The man was found at an address in possessionof a pitchfork andknife when officers arrived at the scene. | jpimedia

placeholder image — The man was found at an address in possessionof a pitchfork andknife when officers arrived at the scene. | jpimedia

This was the scene of the armed siege in Ingol as man holds himself hostage using pitchfork and knife

By Sean Gleaves

Published 22nd May 2020, 11:08 GMT

Updated 22nd May 2020, 11:50 GMT

Armed officers and a police negotiator were called after a man was found in possession of a pitchfork and knife in Ingol.

Police were called to reports of a man walking with a sword on Dovedale Avenue in Ingol this morning (May 22).

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A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "Following concerns for his welfare a cordon has been established with armed officers and a police negotiator at the scene." | jpimedia

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A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We are in attendance to this area. It is a welfare incident." | jpimedia

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The incident is ongoing. | jpimedia

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Police have confirmeda man has been arrested, but they are unable to provide any further information at this time. | jpimedia

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This was the scene of the armed siege in Ingol as man holds himself hostage using pitchfork and knife

Armed officers and a police negotiator were called after a man was found in possession of a pitchfork and knife in Ingol.

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