Hostage situation in Te Atatū: Auckland police arrest man after assault, holding victim against will

Auckland police have arrested a man after an alleged hostage situation in Te Atatū this afternoon.

A police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm.

The alleged offender is accused of assaulting a man, but he did not require medical attention, the spokesman said.

Police arrested a man at the address without incident and are considering charges.