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Napier: Armed Offenders Squad callout, bomb threat
Napier
Armed Offenders Squad callout
Thu, 29/08/2013 - 5:41am
At 10.45pm on Wednesday 28th August, Hawkes Bay Police responded to a call at Sanders Ave, Napier. Family members were concerned about the safety of the single male occupant. Upon arrival Police entered the address and were confronted by a man wielding a large kitchen knife. He threatened the officers who immediately retreated.
The 30 year old man then barricaded himself in his home. He threatened to detonate a home- made bomb.
Police secured the area, evacuating
Sanders and Logan Ave residents. Police communicated with
the man until 4.30 am when he voluntarily walked out of his
home.
A Wellington bomb squad team are checking the
residence. Once this is cleared residents will be allowed
back into their homes.
Police are particularly grateful for the assistance of the Hawkes Bay Salvation Army support team, Fire service and ambulance staff who provided support.
Inspector Tania Kura
Hawkes Bay Area
Commander
29/08/13
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