Police swarmed a Merseyside street after reports of a man 'behaving erratically'.
Officers were called to Ashtons Green Drive in St Helens this morning at around 8am, after witnesses reported the man throwing items from a window and making threats. The street quickly filled with police as onlookers took pictures.
During the incident, damage was caused to the property and to a police vehicle. A 34-year-old was arrested following a standoff with officers, on suspicion of affray, criminal damage and criminal damage to a police vehicle.
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Police remained in the area while further enquiries were carried out. A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We have arrested a man following an incident in Parr this morning, Monday 4 April. At around 8am, we received a report that a man was behaving erratically at an address on Ashtons Green Drive.
"It was reported that he was throwing items out of the window and making threats. Officers attended and arrested a 34-year-old male on suspicion of affray, criminal damage and criminal damage to a police vehicle. He was taken into custody and will be questioned by police. No injuries were reported but windows of the property and a police vehicle were damaged. Police remain on Ashtons Green Drive this morning while further enquiries are carried out.
"If you witnessed the incident or have any further information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, message Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook or call 101, quoting incident 22000230341. Alternatively, call @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111."
