WELLINGTON COMMUTERS STOPPED AS DRAMATIC ARREST CARRIED OUT

Armed police have surrounded a car in central Wellington and taken a man into custody.

Several police cars blocked the road in Victoria Street on Wednesday afternoon, and a man was seen pinned to the ground as officers made an arrest.

Police said some officers were armed as a precaution.

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2025-03-05T06:29:12Z