A man has been arrested following an incident in Blakeney Crescent, Melton, just a short drive from Oakham.

Leicestershire and Rutland Police had attended a property in the area at 9.54am on Monday 19 December to carry out an arrest attempt of a man.

The man had refused to leave the property. A number of other people were also inside the property.

Due to concerns for the welfare and safety of the people in the property, trained negotiators were deployed to the scene. The negotiators continued to engage with the man and other people who were inside the property in order to resolve the situation as swiftly and as safely as possible.

At around 9.30pm yesterday evening, the man made his way safely out of the property.

Five other people who were in the property have also been confirmed as safe and officers continue to provide support. East Midlands Ambulance Service were in attendance at the scene. No serious injuries have been reported.

Following the incident, a 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour. He currently remains in police custody.

Officers currently remain at the scene continuing enquiries and an investigation remains ongoing.

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Officers would like to thank members of the local community for their co-operation and support today while the incident was ongoing.