West Wake Siege: Man, 39, arrested on suspicion of making death threats in 17-hour standoff

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of making “death threats” amid a major standoff between police that lasted into the night.

Homes in Weston-super-Mare have been evacuated amid a serious police incident.

Residents were told to leave their homes in Turnock Gardens in West Wick yesterday (Tuesday, January 25) as trained negotiators, armed police officers and drones were deployed to the area.

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There was a large emergency services presence on site throughout the day and about 20 homes were cordoned off amid a standoff-style operation that began around 11am.

After a multi-agency operation, the incident at a home in West Wake was brought to an end.

Just before 4 a.m. this morning (Wednesday, January 26), a 39-year-old man voluntarily left the property at Tornok Gardens. The medical staff examined him before his arrest on suspicion of making death threats and arresting him.

A new police statement can be read in the update below.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Constabulary said last night: “Police attended a letter in Turnock Gardens, West Wick, approximately 11 a.m. today, Tuesday 25 January, to speak to an individual as part of an ongoing investigation.

“Given the concerns raised by the officers present, we have now deployed a number of resources to the scene, including trained negotiators and partners from the fire, rescue and ambulance services.

“Although we do not believe there is a risk to the general public, the road is currently closed and a small number of residents living nearby have been evacuated as a precaution.”

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