To be attributed to Senior Sergeant Cliff Metcalfe, Northland Police
Police are currently responding to an incident in Whirinaki, Northland.
There are concerns for the mental state of a man inside a property on State Highway 12.
Police were called by members of the public who observed the man in a distressed state.
At this point Police do not believe there is anyone else in the house with the man.
Cordons are in place and a number of staff are responding.
Further information will be provided as it is confirmed.
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Beth Bates/NZ Police