Man surrenders after firearms stand off

Police have arrested a 32 year-old man in a firearm incident after a nearly  four hour long standoff in Barnstaple last night (2 December).

The man was threatening to harm himself and anyone who might approach him on Castle Street from around 4pm

Police cordoned off the area closing down the Strand and the surrounding area in Barnstaple to ensure the safety of all parties.

The man surrendered after a successful police negotiation and was arrested at 7.45pm.

The police would like to thank the local community for their cooperation and patience during the period the cordon was in place.

The man remains in Police custody.