Police have reported that a man has been taken into custody as part of the police operation in Wollongbar.

About 8am (Thursday 23 November 2023), emergency services were called to a private property on the Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar, following a concern for welfare.

About 2pm today (Thursday 23 November 2023), a 45-year-old man was taken into custody by officers from the Tactical Operations Unit.

He has been taken to Lismore Base Hospital under police guard.

The Bruxner Highway will remain closed for some time. For traffic updates visit www.livetraffic.com.

More details to come.