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07/06/2013
10-Hour Siege In Leicestershire Village
A 37-year-old man has been arrested following a 10-hour siege in the village of Manston Close in Rushy Mead, Leicestershire.
According to the BBC, police responded to reports of gunshots just after 17:00 on Thursday.
Upon arrival they found a man had locked himself inside a house.
Following negotiations the man surrended himself to police around 03:00 and was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.
During the incident local residents were asked to remain inside their homes and the road was closed.
(MH/IT)
According to the BBC, police responded to reports of gunshots just after 17:00 on Thursday.
Upon arrival they found a man had locked himself inside a house.
Following negotiations the man surrended himself to police around 03:00 and was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.
During the incident local residents were asked to remain inside their homes and the road was closed.
(MH/IT)
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