Overview
- Police were called at 8:44am on February 21 to Lyster Close in Warrington after a report of an assault.
- A woman was located by officers and taken to safety from the address.
- Negotiators engaged with a man reported to be armed before firearms officers contained and accessed the property.
- A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, threats to kill, criminal damage and intentional strangulation.
- Cheshire Police say the man has been released on conditional bail as inquiries continue, with residents reporting a large police presence and a helicopter overhead.