Police were in a standoff with a man suspected of having a weapon in Gateshead this morning.
Armed police were seen on Grange Crescent, which was cordoned off at around 7.45am. Northumbria Police confirmed the force was carrying out the arrest of a man.
The man, who was at an address on the street, was suspected to be in possession of a weapon and was refusing to comply with officers. “Emergency services are in attendance to bring the incident to a safe conclusion,” the force said.
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An 18-year-old man has been arrested and is currently in custody, Northumbria Police confirmed.
The heavy police presence has now been cleared. Just one car remains at the scene.
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Several police vans and cars were seen on Grange Crescent this morning.
The area has been cordoned off.
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A Northumbria Police spokesperson added: “Emergency services are in attendance to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
“To ensure the safety of the public, we would ask people to avoid the area at the current time.”
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Police are pursuing the arrest of man suspected to have a weapon, ChronicleLive reports.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 7.45am today (Sunday), officers attended an address on Grange Crescent in Leam Lane, Gateshead, to carry out an arrest of a man.
“The man – who is contained inside an address on the street – is suspected to be in possession of a weapon and is currently refusing to comply with officers.”