Man threatens to kill partner in Leintwardine stand-off

Police were involved in a stand-off lasting more than two hours in Leintwardine after a 50-year-old man armed himself with an air rifle before threatening to kill himself and his partner.

A house in Rosemary Lane was cordoned off after police were called by a woman concerned about a man with a firearm. More than 20 officers were sent to the scene at about 7pm on Sunday.

Armed police were put on standby and a specialist neg- otiator was also sent out.

People living nearby were told to stay indoors. After about two-and-a-half-hours the man surrendered. He was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and taken to Hereford Police Station where he remains.

West Mercia Police spokesman Chris Ammonds, said a search of the property was carried out and an air weapon was recovered.

He said: “Police responded with significant numbers because of the unconfirmed nature of reports concerning the air weapon.

“A police negotiator was called and armed police were put on standby. At about 9.30pm the man left the property peacefully and was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and taken to Hereford Police Station.”