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Police arrest man allegedly with a weapon in Fredericton, N.B

Fredericton police, Fire and Ambulance NB were on the scene. There was a man sitting on the ledge of the walking bridge. Megan Yamoah/Global NB

Fredericton police arrested an adult male in distress with a weapon on Tuesday evening at St. Anne Point Drive.

There was a significant police presence, as well as Fredericton Fire and Ambulance NB who provided support.

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Crisis Negotiators were deployed, and the Emergency Response Team was on standby.

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After almost three hours, the male was taken into custody without any harm to himself, police or others.

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