Police: Man with knife arrested after threats at M Health Fairview

MINNEAPOLIS -- A scary situation at a Twin Cities hospital ended peacefully.

The incident happened at M Health Fairview at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis Thursday evening.

Police say a man with a knife was threatening staff and security in a hospital room. Officers say they were able to talk the man out of the room and take a large knife away from him.

Police say he's getting the help he needs at Hennepin Healthcare on a mental health hold.

A Fairview representative released a short statement, thanking staff, security teams and Minneapolis police for handling the situation safely and quickly.

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