West Midlands Police has issued a major update after after a long stand off with a man hauled up in a property.
The force said a man had barricaded himself into an address on Westwood Road, in Aston, at around midnight.
Specialist police negotiators were drafted in to resolve the situation.
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The incident has now been brought to a conclusion after more than 13 hours.
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making threats with a bladed article in a private place and possession of Class A drugs.
Ambulance at the scene of the incident in Aston -Credit:BirminghamLive
A police spokesperson said: “We were called to Westwood Road, Perry Barr last night (8 July) after reports a man had barricaded himself in an address.
“The matter was bought to a safe conclusion.
“A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats with a bladed article in a private place and possession of Class A drugs.
“He remains in police custody.
“We want to thank the local community for their patience.”
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