Police arrest man after armed standoff in Nelson’s Maitai area

Police at the scene of a standoff in Nelson after a person reportedly made threats inside a private home.

One person has been arrested after a standoff with police in the Maitai area of Nelson.

In a statement, police said they received a report of a person making threats inside a private address on Hardy St East about 3.30pm.

Officers, including the Armed Offenders Squad and police negotiation team, were called to resolve the situation.

Cordons were put in place and some residents evacuated to a local school as a precaution.

In an update, police said a 36-year-old man has been arrested.

Cordons have been lifted and residents are able to return to their homes.

Charges are pending for the man, who is expected to appear in Nelson District Court on Friday, October 24.

Residents were evacuated from Hardy St East, Nelson, after reports of a person making threats in a private address.

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