A protester has chained himself to a building on the bottom of Queen St in Auckland. Image / Google
A protester has chained himself to a building on the bottom of Queen St in Auckland. Image / Google
Police and fire crews have been called to Auckland's busy Queen St, where a protester has chained himself to a building's awning several metres above street level.
Authorities were called to the bottom of Queen St - which intersects with Customs St West - about 11.30am after reports of aperson on a building.
Half an hour later, authorities were still there trying to get the protester down.
A police spokesman confirmed they were dealing with a man who had positioned himself just above the Swarovski jewellery store.
"He's got some banners and he's sitting on the awning,'' the spokesman said.
It is understood he is protesting for human rights in Chile.
At least two fire trucks and a number of police officers are at the scene.
Protest developing on Queen Street. Lanes closed. Man sitting on top of the glass roof. Police and firefighters at the scene. #protest#nzpolpic.twitter.com/16CQjCshXX
