A man has been charged after armed officers surrounded a home.
There was a huge police presence in Wirral on Saturday afternoon following reports of a suspect allegedly refusing to come out of his home.
Speaking to the ECHO on Saturday, the force said it was called to Grange Road West in Birkenhead, in response to a report of an assault.
Once there, officers said the suspect refused to come out of the house.
On Monday, a spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said a man was arrested at the scene after an armed containment was put in place.
James Duffy, of Whetstone Lane, Tranmere, has since been charged with affray and possession of a knife.
The spokeswoman said: "We have charged a man in connection with an incident in Birkenhead on Saturday, 30 May.
"Shortly before 1pm, officers attended an address in Grange Road West following reports of a man with a knife. An armed containment was put in place before a man was arrested a short time later.
"40-year-old James Duffy of Whetstone Lane, Tranmere has been charged with affray and possession of a knife."
Pictures from the scene showed roads cordoned off as police vehicles were parked up outside.
Officers were also pictured entering and leaving an address, as it was reported they were there "for hours".
An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref 20000312772 or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111.
