Whanganui police make three arrests after armed operation in Castlecliff

Whanganui police arrested three people during an operation in Castlecliff this morning. Photo / Fin Ocheduszko Brown

Three people are facing charges after an operation involving armed police in Whanganui.

Police made the arrests in Castlecliff on Wednesday. The Chronicle saw a number of police, some armed, on Tongariro St mid-morning.

Police said a 21-year-old man has been charged with escaping from police custody and is due to appear in Whanganui Court today.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with aggravated failing to stop when required but does not yet have a court date.

A youth is due to appear in court today.

Fin Ocheduszko Brown is a multimedia journalist based in Whanganui.