Man arrested following police operation in Middlesbrough

A Middlesbrough man has been arrested after a major policing operation in Middlesbrough that lasted 11 hours.

Cleveland Police attended Holyrood Court in Longlands at 2am following concerns for a man inside the flat.

Police were in a stand off at the address for almost 11 hours #Holyrood #Middlesbrough pic.twitter.com/kDIu2khpKX

— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) July 4, 2016

The man’s father had fled the address and knocked a neighbour up who he requested called an ambulance as he has concerns for his sons welfare.

Male arrested on Suspicion of assault and drugs offences in #Middlesbrough pic.twitter.com/5ToQHuxFVS

— Police Hour (@PoliceHour) July 4, 2016

Cleveland Police confirmed that a 28 year old man came out of the address at 12.15pm and was arrested on suspicion of assault and on suspicion of a drugs offence.