Man "sets himself on fire" at Parliament

Thursday, 21 September 2017, 4:17 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Incident at Parliament

Police are assisting fire and ambulance at Parliament grounds where a man has reportedly set himself on fire.

Ambulance are with the man currently, who's reportedly in a critical condition.

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