ONE person is in custody after an incident led to a large police response in a North Vancouver neighborhood on Tuesday morning.

On December 19 at approximately 5 a.m., North Vancouver RCMP responded to a report of an assault inside a residence located in the 1000-block of Lytton Street. The occupants of the residence were safely removed and a search for the suspect ensued. Due to the mental state of the suspect and potential for violence, the Integrated Emergency Response Team and Crisis Negotiators were called out to assist.

At approximately 9 a.m., one person was safely taken into custody and police remained in the area to complete their investigation.

“We are not seeking any additional suspects and want to reassure residents that there is no risk to the public,” said Constable Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for North Vancouver RCMP.