Armed police block off road in west Auckland after reported firearms incident

A man has been left with gunshot wounds after a firearms incident in the west Auckland suburb of Sunnyvale on Sunday afternoon.

Police were alerted to the incident at around 1:20pm and found the man with injuries to his arm and leg.

He has been taken to hospital where he's in a serious condition.

Photos from the scene show armed officers blocking off Wattle Street, with multiple police cars and an ambulance further down the road.

Armed police block off road in west Auckland after reported firearms incident
Photo credit: Newshub

"The local community will notice an increased police presence while staff make enquiries in the area," a police spokesperson said.

Cordons that were in place have now been stood down. 

No one has been arrested at this stage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 105 and quote event number P051797888. 

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.