Man tries to slit wrists at 'Today' show in New York's Rockefeller Centre This picture posted to Twitter by @ShaunaMunger shows a man threatening to harm himself outide the Today show studio 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. For help with emotional difficulties, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au For help with depression, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 or at www.beyondblue.org.au