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      Home > News > National > Wellington

    Police have charged a person over yesterday's five-hour stand-off in central Wellington

    Police have charged a person over yesterday's five-hour stand-off in central Wellington


    Armed officers were called to reports of a person with a firearm, who was inside a building on Webb Street about 1.30pm.

    Police used distraction devices, which created loud bangs which sounded like gunfire.

    A 37-year-old's due in court today, charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm.

    The incident unfolded in and around a motor inn used for emergency housing.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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