Woman safeguarded in tense home siege
Police swooped on a property in Upper Chalvington Place, Brighton, after a woman was reportedly assaulted. The drama unfolded around 4.45pm on Wednesday, 25 March, sparking a nail-biting standoff between officers and the suspect.
Suspect holds police at bay, threatens harm
When officers first arrived, they found the woman safe and protected her immediately. But the man inside refused to open the door and threatened to injure himself and officers, raising fears of a dangerous escalation.
Negotiations end in arrest on a strangulation charge
Specialist police negotiators were called in and, after tense talks, gained entry to the home. The man was arrested on suspicion of non-fatal strangulation and is now in custody as enquiries continue.
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