BREAKING NEWS: Armed siege over as man with sword is arrested

A seven-hour armed siege in Durrington has been brought to an end after police arrested a man with a sword.
The siege was lifted this evening after more than seven hoursThe siege was lifted this evening after more than seven hours
The siege was lifted this evening after more than seven hours

Evacuated residents will be looking forward to returning to their homes after armed police detained the man in Rochester Close earlier this evening.

Chief Inspector Miles Ockwell confirmed the arrest and thanked the local community for their patience.

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