Massey University in Palmerston North evacuated due to
threat
Palmerston North Police have evacuated parts of
Massey University campus after a threat to staff at the
registry building at the Manawatu Campus was
received.
Police take these threats extremely seriously
and for safety of people in the area, evacuated parts of the
campus while they conducted a thorough search. Police
have cleared the area and while they are satisfied there is
no direct threat to members of the university, there will be
an increase in security over the next few days.
Palmerston
North Police will be coordinating the investigation and have
advised that although the matter is taken seriously we are
mindful of threats made against Victoria and Otago
Universities in the last few days.
The public is asked to
avoid the university area for the next few hours while
Police conduct their search.
Police would like to hear
from anyone who may have information regarding these
threats.
They can contact Senior Constable Carnegie at 06
3513600 or anonymously at Crimestoppers 0800 555
111
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