Man tries to slit wrists at 'Today' show in New York
POLICE say an emotionally disturbed man is in custody after he tried to slit his wrists outside the Today show studio in New York City.
It happened at 7.50am (9.50pm AEDT) outside the studio for the US version of the Today show in Rockefeller Centre.
Police say the man, who appeared to be in his 50s, was in the crowd outside the broadcast.
Today show host Matt Lauer tweeted: "Sorry, a man attempted to harm himself with a knife." He also explained the situation to viewers.
The man was taken into custody as an emotionally disturbed person.
His physical injuries were not life-threatening. His mental condition is being evaluated at a hospital.
Bloody: With blood clearly visible on the floor - the man who apparently tried to kill himself is subdued by security and the NYPD this moing while the Today show aired
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