There are reports of a heavy police presence in the Christchurch suburb of Phillipstown.
Police says it's part of an ongoing focus to locate Liam Strickland.
He is wanted in relation to a fatal hit and run on Wednesday afternoon.
Jack Loader was driving along Stanmore Road and says about 20 locals were gathered around watching police on Cashel Street.
“The police are heavily armed, similar to what we saw after the March 15th attacks.
"It’s quite frightening, especially as the area is in close proximity to the Linwood mosque.”
More soon.
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