New Zealand / Canterbury

Armed police called in for Chch arrest as precaution

13:06 pm on 17 July 2019

A man has been arrested after a police operation at a Christchurch property.

Part of Strickland Street, Sydenham, was closed during the operation. Photo: CTOC

Strickland St between Brougham St and Burns St in Sydenham was closed while the operation was going on this morning.

Police said the Armed Offenders Squad was called as a precaution and enquries were continuing.