Standoff between police and man in Coventry continues into third day

The 41-year-old is believed to be armed with weapons.

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 11th Jan 2022
Last updated 11th Jan 2022

A standoff between police and a man in Coventry is now in it's third day.

Officers were initially called to a welfare check on Earlsdon Avenue North, in the early hours of Sunday morning (9 January).

A man has refused to come out of the property ever since, and it's believed he's armed with weapons.

His eight-year-old son is also inside.

A cordon remains in place around the area, with the local primary school closed for the second day in a row, because it falls within the cordon.

Officers have issued guidance on what to do when residents wish to leave or enter their properties, and offered reassurance and advice.

The library at the junction of Earlsdon Avenue North and Albany Road has opened for residents who wish to seek support.

Coventry Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Pete Henrick said:

“We understand that this situation is deeply worrying for some local residents and we want to reassure them that we are doing everything we can to bring it to a safe conclusion.

“I ask that people bear with us as specialist officers remain at the scene.”

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