Police presence near river on Dixon Street, Masterton

Police presence near river on Dixon Street, Masterton

NZ Police
03 May 2026, 08:16 GMT+

Police currently have a presence on Dixon Street, Masterton while enquiries are made following reports of call for assistance heard from near the river, by the skate park at around 7:30pm.

Search and rescue teams are deploying to the area.

As part of our enquiries, Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the Dixon Street area around 7:30pm and heard any signs of a person in distress, or anyone with information that could assist our enquiries.

Police can be contacted via 105, please quote the reference number P066280215.

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Issued by Police Media Centre

Source: NZ Police

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