South Gosforth stand-off: Man arrested over threats to kill
A man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill after an early morning stand-off with police in Newcastle.
Officers were called to Bowsden Terrace in South Gosforth, just before 05:00 over concerns for a man in a house, Northumbria Police said.
A section of the road was cordoned off as a precaution while officers spoke to the man who was eventually arrested.
Police are also questioning him in connection with firearms offences.