Man arrested after Melton Mowbray police stand-off

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Police said the man left the house at about 21:30 on Monday

A man has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour after an armed stand-off with police in Melton Mowbray.

Leicestershire Police said they were called to Blakeney Crescent at about 10:00 GMT on Monday after a man refused to leave a property where five other people were present.

Following negotiations with officers the 42-year-old left the house at about 21:30.

No serious injuries were reported.

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