Wellington: A New Zealand diplomat was involved in a "security incident" in Paris, according to officials in Wellington. The diplomat was reportedly beaten and robbed at his home, but his current condition is not known.

"We can confirm that there has been a security incident involving a New Zealand Embassy staff member in Paris," a spokesperson for New Zealand's foreign ministry said in a statement.

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"The Embassy is supporting the staff member involved and is cooperating with French authorities. We are not commenting further out of respect for our staff member's privacy."

According to reports, on Thursday afternoon, a 34-year-old diplomat was assaulted by two men who broke into his Paris apartment. The attackers reportedly tied him up, struck him with a gun, and stole items before fleeing in a vehicle with stolen license plates.

The robbery took place in the seventh arrondissement, a wealthy area of Paris known for landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. The incident is under investigation, as reported by the New York Times.

Agencies