Police were called to a property in Uxbridge St, in northern Christchurch, last night after a suspected family harm incident that escalated into a standoff. Photo / George Heard
Police were called to a property in Uxbridge St, in northern Christchurch, last night after a suspected family harm incident that escalated into a standoff. Photo / George Heard
A man has been arrested after a family harm incident in Christchurch last night that sparked a large police callout.
Police were called to a housing complex in Uxbridge, Northcote, after 10pm last night.
Neighbours told the Herald that a man inside a property was heard threatening to kill others.
It’s also understood that young children may have been present.
One person was taken into custody after police surrounded the house. Photo / George Heard
One patient in a moderate condition was assessed by an ambulance crew at the scene but did not need hospital treatment.
This morning, in a response to questions, police said: “One person was taken into custody following a family harm-related incident in Northcote. No injuries were reported.”
