Police in riot gear sealed off Tilney Road after reports of assault

Police in east London have arrested a man after he allegedly barricaded himself inside a property in Dagenham this morning (September 1).

Officers were called to Hedgemans Road at around 8.45am following reports of an assault.

When police arrived, they traced the suspect to a nearby address on Tilney Road, where he locked himself inside.

Specialist officers called

Cordons were quickly established and specialist officers in riot gear were deployed to the scene. Pictures from the street show officers carrying shields as they moved into position.

After negotiations, police entered the property and arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of actual bodily harm (ABH) and public order offences.

A dog was also seized from the address.

Police statement

A Met Police spokesperson said:

“Police were called at 08:44 on Monday, 1 September to Hedgemans Road, Dagenham to reports of an assault.
Officers attended and located a suspect at a property nearby on Tilney Road. The suspect barricaded himself inside the property and cordons were put in place to ensure the safety of members of the public as officers attempted to engage with the man.
Specialist officers attended and a man, aged 38, was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm and public order offences. He remains in custody.
A dog was also seized from the address. The cordon has now been removed and enquiries are ongoing.”

Scene now clear

The cordon was lifted later in the morning, with residents allowed to return to their homes. Police say enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

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