A dad remained barricaded in a flat with his eight-year-old son tonight on the fourth day of an armed siege.
Firearms officers and negotiators have been on the scene in Earlsdon, Coventry, since Sunday, when officers were called to a welfare check at around 12.20am.
Amid fears the 41-year-old man was “armed with weapons” around 20 officers, including counter terror police, swooped.
A cordon remained in place today, some residents only allowed to leave home with a police escort and nearby Earlsdon Primary School and businesses told to stay closed.
Det Supt Ronan Tyrer said: “I am mindful of the significant impact this is having. We have in place a significant policing operation.”
He thanked the community for their patience and help as officers tried to “bring this sensitive policing operation to a safe conclusion”.
One neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: “People are scared and still hoping for a peaceful resolution. We just want the dad and little boy safe.”
