Auckland City

Man on top of Sky City convention centre

Wed, 14/08/2013 - 3:32pm

Emergency Services were called to the Sky City Convention Centre at about 2:50 pm after a disturbed man was reported on the top of the pedestrian over bridge across Federal street. Federal street was closed by Police for about 40 minutes while the man was removed from the roof.

The 27 year old man, dressed only in his underwear, was assisted from the roof by the Fire Service and taken into police custody. He will be provided with appropriate support.

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