Police acknowledge this morning’s events have been extremely confronting for our Epsom community.

A 49-year-old man is in custody and will be facing a multitude of charges. The public can be reassured that there is no ongoing risk following on from this event.

An investigation team has been stood up to piece together what we know are six separate incidents that unfolded in relatively quick succession around the Manukau Road area.

Auckland City District Commander Superintendent Sunny Patel provided a public update this afternoon: