Man facing charges after armed standoff with police

The standoff with police lasted 3-1/2 hours before the 66-year-old man was arrested. Photo / File

A 66-year-old man will appear in court today after an armed domestic incident in Gore last night.

The police armed offenders squad was called to a property in Holton Street shortly before 8.30pm, Invercargill police senior sergeant Dave Raynes said.

The surrounding streets were cordoned off for about 3-1/2 hours before the man was arrested, he said.

No one was hurt during the incident.

The man was due to appear in Gore District Court today on firearms charges.

- NZPA