Man arrested after several homes were evacuated in a part of Nottinghamshire
Police were called to Main Road in Underwood last night
Police have safely arrested a man and evacuated a number of people from their homes following an incident this evening.
Officers became concerned for the safety of both the man and his neighbours after being called to the property in Main Road, Underwood, at around 4.20pm on Monday 6th February 2023.
The 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
Inspector Usha Madaraa, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The road has been closed while the incident was being dealt with, and a small number of residents were briefly evacuated from their homes and taken to a community centre as a precaution.
“They have now returned to their homes and I’d like to thank them for their patience and understanding while we carried out our work to resolve the incident safely.
“A suspect is now in custody but our investigation continues and anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident number 541 of 6 February 2023.”