Police were called to an intersection in Delaware in response to a potential standoff situation on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred when a man refused to vacate an apartment situated above a variety store and gas station. While limited information is currently available, the intersection of Longwoods Road and York Street was closed in both directions due to an emergency situation.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Middlesex County OPP, the OPP Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement, and the London Police Service Emergency Response Unit, converged on the scene surrounding the Little Beaver Variety gas station on Friday afternoon. Heavily armed officers and an armored vehicle were observed at the intersection. According to reports, police used a loudspeaker to communicate with the man, informing him of an outstanding arrest warrant and requesting him to exit the premises without any weapons.
OPP urged the public to steer clear of the area but assured that there was no immediate threat to public safety.
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Written by: C. Soares