Person taken into custody on Christchurch’s Stanmore Rd after armed police callout

Ellison said officers are now speaking with the person to establish exactly what has happened.

Armed police responding to the incident. Photo / Anna HeathPolice are keeping people away from the area. Photo / Anna Heath

During the initial response, police officers could be seen carrying firearms on the corner of Armagh St and outside a property on nearby Stanmore Rd.

Several police units were in attendance.

Members of the public were being diverted from the area as police told them it was “not safe” to go to Stanmore Rd.

Several police units are in attendance. Photo / Anna Heath.

Hato Hone St John said it was notified about the incident shortly after 11am.

A spokesperson said: “Police are to working to establish what exactly has occurred”. Photo / Anna Heath

An ambulance and operations manager responded to the scene but were not required to treat or assess anyone, Hato Hone St John said.