60-Year-Old Man Arrested After 30-Hour Standoff in Winchester
Police endured a tense two-day standoff with a man in his 60s at Mountbatten Court flats on Andover Road, Winchester. Officers were first called to a public order incident on Wednesday, 25th August, and the drama unfolded over 30 hours.
Firearms Unit and Dog Handlers Called In
The man, reportedly fighting eviction from his landlords, threatened officers with a weapon when they arrived at 2.45pm on Wednesday. Armed units and dog handlers were deployed to assist in safely resolving the situation.
Operation Winds Down After Arrest
Police forced entry just before 10pm on Thursday night and arrested the man on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and common assault. An air weapon was seized during the incident.
Community Reassured as Cordon Lifts
- Police taped off the area, blocking residents from entering or leaving Mountbatten Court during the standoff.
- By late Thursday, some cordons were lifted and police scaled down their presence from 13 vehicles.
- Officers assured the public that no wider risk to the community currently exists.
Hampshire police said: “We want to thank the community for their patience as we dealt with this incident.”
