Man arrested after Auckland Terrace Shildon incident

Emergency services were called to Auckland Terrace in Shildon at around 3pm, following reports that a man had entered a property and barricaded himself into the loft space of the house.

Police officers, including a specialist negotiator, were called to the scene, while the house was fully cordoned off.

It’s believed that the man involved, a 28-year-old, was carrying a knife during the incident.

The entirety of Auckland Terrace was blocked off for the duration of the incident to allow police and fire service units to work at the scene.

On Wednesday (December 27) evening, Durham Police confirmed that the man had surrendered to police and was arrested on suspicion of several offences.
 
He is being taken to custody where he will be interviewed by officers.
 
A spokesperson for Durham Police added: “We would like to thank local residents for their patience and cooperation while we worked to bring the incident to a safe conclusion. 
 
“The road will be opened in due course.”

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The Durham Police statement in full

Initial statement at 6:30pm: Police remain at the scene of an ongoing incident in Shildon.

Officers were called to a house in Auckland Terrace shortly after 3pm today following reports that a man had entered a property and barricaded himself in the loft space.

There are concerns that the man may be in possession of a knife.

A containment has been put around the house and trained negotiators are communicating with the 28-year-old man at the property.

The road is closed in both directions and people are asked to avoid the area if possible.

Update at 9.15pm: The man has surrendered to police and arrested on suspicion of several offences.
 
He is being taken to custody where he will be interviewed by officers.
 
We would like to thank local residents for their patience and cooperation while we worked to bring the incident to a safe conclusion. 
 
The road will be opened in due course.