"Today" Show Suicide Attempt: Man tries to slit his wrists outside morning show studio, police say

(CBS/AP) NEW YORK - Police say an emotionally disturbed man is in custody after he tried to slit his wrists outside NBC's "Today" show in New York City.

It happened at 7:50 a.m. Thursday outside the "Today" studio in Rockefeller Center.

Police say the man, who appeared to be in his 50s, was in the crowd outside the broadcast.

The New York Daily News reports the man was ranting about how the Internal Revenue Service was corrupt and ruined his life.

After allegedly whipping out a knife and trying to cut himself, the man was tackled by police.

"Today" show host Matt Lauer tweeted after the incident: "Sorry, a man attempted to harm himself with a knife." He also explained the situation to viewers although the incident was not captured on live television.

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.