Source: New Zealand Police
A man has been taken into custody following an incident in Grove Street, Nelson.
Police were called just after 9:20pm yesterday following reports of a verbal disorder between two people.
At around 10pm, the man was located on top of the roof of a building.
Police have negotiated with the man overnight, who came down and was taken into custody without further incident at 8:45am today.
Charges are being considered, and cordons have been stood down.
We wish to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation throughout this incident.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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