Police hunt armed man in Manawatu

The armed offenders squad were called in to help search for the man. Photo / File

Part of a Manawatu town was locked down last night as police searched for a man believed to be armed with a weapon.

Central police communications centre Inspector John Spence confirmed armed offenders squad searched for the man in Sanson last night.

The lock down has been lifted since, he said.

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