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Arrest Made As Armed Police Respond To 'Threats To Kill' In Newport

A Newport man has been arrested after armed police were called to an incident yesterday (Sunday).

A 31-year-old detained on suspicion of making threats to kill remains in custody at this time.

Hampshire Constabulary says it was called to an incident at an address in Newport shortly after 6pm.

Armed police attended in the first instance, according to police.

No one was injured during the incident, the force has confirmed. 

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