Police at Castleside on Friday
A MAN arrested on suspicion of firearms offences has been cautioned for wasting police time.
Armed officers were called to Front Street in Castleside, near Consett, in County Durham, at about 2pm on Friday.
After a stand-off with police, a 78-year-old woman was led to safety, at just before 5pm and a 52-year-old man was arrested.
Officers searched his home but no firearm was found.
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