Oranga Tamariki staff and police still haven’t got four out of five youth offenders off a justice facility roof after 10 hours.

The incident started just before midday at Te Puna Wai on Runners Road.

Five young people left their unit and accessed a roof area in the facility. 

A staff member was injured during this incident and taken to Christchurch hospital.

Oranga Tamariki Deputy Chief Executive Mike Bush said staff, with assistance from police, are continuing to manage the incident at Te Puna Wai Tuhinapo.

“One young person has come down from the roof in the facility and four remain.