The police received information about the presence of an armed man in front of the UN headquarters in New York.

New York police confirmed the news to APA.

According to the press service of the organization, the purpose of the person was to obtain asylum from UN officials.

Law enforcement officers closed the street in front of the organization's office and the suspect was warned through a loudspeaker.

Although police told the unidentified man to surrender, he said he would commit suicide otherwise.

As a precautionary measure, the helicopter was reportedly lifted into the air.

No information was provided about the neutralization of the suspect.