A student has reportedly been arrested at a Christchurch student hall after police seized weapons and ammunition from the address.
A police spokesperson confirmed a 20-year-old man had been arrested at an Ilam address early on Thursday morning.
The Press reported the man was a University of Canterbury student at the Tupuānuku accommodation facility.
He was reportedly known for having "pro-gun views".
"Police were called to an Ilam address early on the morning of October 19, after a person made comments suggesting they intended to self harm," a police spokesperson told 1News.
"A 20-year-old man at the address was taken into custody and transported to hospital to be assessed for treatment.
"Police located ammunition and weapons at the address. These items were seized."
The man has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and unlawful possession of firearms/restricted weapons.
He is scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court this week, police said.
A spokesperson for the University of Canterbury confirmed that police attended an incident involving a person at Tupuānuku hall of residence on Thursday.
"No-one was harmed, and we understand from police there were no guns found or involved.
"Student and staff wellbeing and safety is important at UC and we are taking this matter very seriously. Unilodge, which manages the hall of residence, has been supporting those directly affected by Thursday’s incident."
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