Armed police were seen outside a Christchurch motel after someone was allegedly threatened with a firearm.
A police spokeswoman said police responded to the firearm threat at the Bush Inn Court Motel in Sockburn about 10.20am on Sunday, and a man was taken into custody.
A video taken by an eyewitness showed at least four armed police officers outside the motel.
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An employee from the motel said police inquired about a guest who had been staying at the motel for about a month, then spoke to him outside in the parking lot.
She said police had not given her any more information about their activity at the motel.
