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Man arrested after armed police descend on house in Milford

Ann Street, Milford

A man was arrested after armed police descended on a property in Milford – outside Armagh – on Sunday.

The heavily armed officers, accompanied by colleagues from the dog section, arrived at the property on Ann Street.

A fire crew was also present.

Videos of the incident, taken from inside the property, circulated on social media.

A 26-year-old was arrested a short time later on suspicion of criminal damage, theft, false imprisonment, breach of non-molestation order and escaping from lawful custody.

A police spokesperson said: “The arrest followed an incident in the Milford area on Sunday, August 18. The man remains in custody at this time.”

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