Man arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after police stand-off
The stand-off in Knaresborough lasted several hours
A man has been arrested after a police stand-off which lasted hours in Knaresborough.
Officers were called out to a residential address in Marbled White Place just after 8am this morning (22nd April).
A man in 40s refused to leave the address or allow a woman to leave.
The man has now been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment.
He's currently in hospital under police supervision.
A cordon was previously in place and people were urged to avoid the area.
An increased police presence in the area should be expected this evening to provide support to the community.