A man has been taken into custody following an incident at a bank in Amohau Street, Rotorua this afternoon.
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Emergency services were called to the property at around 3.55pm today, after a man entered the property and took a group of people hostage.?
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The hostages were released from the bank at 4.50pm and were uninjured.
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The alleged offender has been taken into police custody.
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Cordons remain in place in Amohau Street and members of the public are asked to follow the directions of emergency services personnel at the scene.??
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?
Thursday, 10 November 2022 - 5:08pm |
Bay of Plenty
Man taken into custody following Rotorua incident
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