A man was detained after armed police deployed to a ‘concern for welfare’ incident in Preston.

Officers were called to the scene in Grange Avenue, Ribbleton at around 9.15am on Saturday (March 7).

Fire crews and paramedics were also mobilised and the emergency services remained in attendance for a number of hours.

Lancashire Police said the incident was a 'concern for welfare' and the man was detained and taken to a place of safety.

A force spokesperson said: "We were called to Grange Avenue, Ribbleton, at 9.15am following a concern for welfare call.

"A man has since been detained and taken to a place of safety.

"Our officers were at the scene for a number of hours but have since left."

Man detained after armed police deployed to emergency incident in Preston