The Armed Offenders Squad remains in Oxford Road, New Plymouth, following reports earlier today of a man with a crossbow at a residential address.
Cordons are still in place and Police continue to work to appeal to the male.
There are no reports of any injuries.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
MEDIA NOTE: Any significant development to this incident throughout the night will be issued proactively. A further update will be available tomorrow morning.