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Croydon man arrested after Landsdowne Road standoff

Police negotiators were deployed to a residential property where a disturbance was reported.

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A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Croydon following a disturbance at a residential property on Landsdowne Road. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, led to a standoff involving police negotiators.

The Metropolitan Police stated that the arrest was made on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, false imprisonment, and making threats to kill. The man was taken into custody, where he remains.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police, the Met Taskforce, and London Ambulance Service responded to the initial reports of a disturbance. Police negotiators were deployed to manage the situation at the Landsdowne Road address. The incident was brought to a conclusion without any reported injuries, according to the Metropolitan Police.

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01What happened on Landsdowne Road in Croydon?

A disturbance was reported at a residential property on Landsdowne Road, leading to a standoff. Police negotiators were deployed to the scene. A 28-year-old man was subsequently arrested.

02What are the charges against the arrested man?

The 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, false imprisonment, and making threats to kill. He has been taken into custody.

03Were there any injuries during the incident?

No, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed that there were no reported injuries during the incident on Landsdowne Road.

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