Armed police swarmed a Christchurch house last night and negotiated with a man before arresting him over kidnapping allegations.
The wanted man was arrested following a period of negotiations last night, police said this morning.
The armed offenders squad (AOS) attended the Mairehau address, and the man was eventually taken into custody.
The 41-year-old faces several charges including threatening to kill, assault and kidnapping.
![Police said the Armed Offender Squad was called to Mairehau suburb on Monday night. Photo / George Heard](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/AAIFINKO6REAJK2ABOK25ZDM2M.jpg?auth=08b7d076abf7c8567d00e7c9f0bda86341c311b7ea55882d0c01e832fb92974f&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)