Police will continue to have an active presence in Levin this weekend

Cordons in the area have been reduced and residents are able to return to their homes, after a standoff with a man finally ended last night.

Police had been negotiating with him since Thursday after he barricaded himself inside a property.

A fire then broke out, and he was eventually taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

A scene guard will remain in place at Bledisloe Street as investigations continue throughout the weekend.