Police believe man involved in Coventry standoff is armed with weapons
He's refusing to leave a house with his eight-year-old son
A cordon remains in place in Earlsdon, Coventry this evening (10 Jan) as police continue to talk with the occupants of an address in Earlsdon Avenue North.
A 41-year-old man is believed to be armed with weapons and has his eight-year-old son with him.
West Midlands Police say their priority is the safety of those involved, including residents who live within the cordon’s perimeter.
The force have also issued guidance on what to do when residents wish to leave or enter their properties, and officers have visited most of the addresses in person to explain the situation.
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.”