Police respond to reports of two suspicious packages, Wellington

Police are responding to reports of suspicious packages being left outside two buildings in Wellington – one in Brandon Street and one in Fitzherbert Terrace.

Police were notified of the packages at 1.40pm and 1.50pm respectively.

Cordons are in place and nearby schools have been placed into lockdown as a precautionary measure.

An update will be provided when more information is available.

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