Published. Witnesses said they saw movement on a balcony on the top floor of a six-storey block of flats in Middlesbrough at around 2pm as a large crowd gathered outside. Teesside Live has contacted Cleveland Police for more information. Police have attended Carlow Street in the Ayresome area of central Middlesbrough. "He was crying and there was a police officer following with a video camera and a plastic bag.". Loitering/trespassing with no indication of danger. Please report any comments that break our rules. The drama unfolded at 1.30pm this afternoon outside BBC Broadcasting House on Newport Road in Middlesbrough. It is the second armed police operation in the area in less than a week. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Inquiries continue on this matter.". A school was locked down this morning after a number of people started brawling with weapons on its grounds. Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. Landlord/tenant disputes. Published: 16:19 GMT, 14 May 2021 | Updated: 17:50 GMT, 14 May 2021. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Paige Brown, 19, who works for Nine Ways Marketing based in Broadcasting House said she saw the arrested man being led by police. Teesside news LIVE: Armed police at Middlesbrough incident; Crowds of people have gathered to watch as the events began to unfold on Monday afternoon with the street remaining closed. A heavy presence of police cars and armed officers were spotted on Costa Street at around 12.30pm on Thursday, October 13. A number of eyewitnesses reported seeing movement on a balcony on the top floor at around 2pm. She then reported it to police and within 15 minutes police were on the scene. 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Read about our approach to external linking. He said: "I thought somebody was knocking on my door but when I got to the door it was armed police shouting get back, get back. ARMED police arrested a suspected gunman after members of the public reported seeing a man waving a gun around in the centre of Middlesbrough today. Parents jailed for killing morbidly obese daughter found covered in maggots, Man 'murdered flatmate while fantasising he was agent from Hitman video games', Suspect arrested after execution-style shooting of homeless man caught on video. 18 May 2021. Armed police and paramedics have descended on a Middlesbrough street. One neighbour said the area "is getting worse". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. A primary school was put in lockdown after an armed fight spilled into its grounds. The entrance to the street from Parliament Road was blocked off by a Cleveland Police van while two other police vehicles parked further up Costa Street. Police say a "number" of males were found with weapons - including "sharp objects" - following the drama at around 8.40am. Witnesses can also call police on 101 quoting incident number 076933 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The shame and despair of being physically attacked by your own child, LIVE UPDATES: Hero injured tackling suspect of weapons brawl that sent school into lockdown - Teesside Live, Do not sell or share my personal information. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice An armed response was sparked in Middlesbrough after How did Vladimir Putin lose half of Russia's elite paratroopers? One woman who has lived on the street for 23 years said: "It's getting worse. Armed police were dispatched to a primary school after a fight between men carrying weapons spilled onto the grounds. "At that point two more police vehicles arrived with armed officers. Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. 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Cleveland Police said officers found a group of men in possession of "sharp objects" and made four arrests after attending Berwick Hills Primary School in Middlesbrough. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. A spokesperson for Cleveland Police confirmed that a man had been arrested for possession of an imitation firearm. "A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and he remains in custody. He was taken to hospital. Landlord/tenant disputes. A 27-year-old man has been arrested after armed police responded to a reported hostage situation in Grangetown, Middlesbrough. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. ARMED cops swooped on a primary school today after a brawl involving "sharp" weapons erupted in front of terrified kids. Paige said: "I was told the guy was sat in the snow crying. WebYour local policing team. Cleveland Police said: "Officers would like to again reassure parents that the incident was not linked to the school and neighbourhood officers have remained at the school today with the children and staff, to reassure them and provide a high-visibility presence. Staff took safety precautions when the incident first broke out at around 8.40am on Friday. 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They said when the police came he chucked the gun away. Kayfee Hameed bravely intervened and help armed police in Middlesbrough today after a fight between men wielding weapons spilled into the grounds of Berwick Hills Primary School. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Officers have closed each end of a central Middlesbrough street:: Armed officers were seen outside one of the houses, Get the latest news from Darlington direct to your inbox with our free email newsletter. The fight near the school is believed to be linked to an earlier incident at 06:40 BST, where an aggravated burglary was reported to have taken place at a property on Ellerby Green. The Cleveland Police dog section was also in attendance. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Officers were seen wearing gloves as they entered the building following the arrest shortly after 2pm. Around six or seven police cars were on the scene, along with a number of residents watching on the street as the scene unfolded. A crowd gathered on Parliament Road at the junction of Costa Street while the activity took place. Crime All the latest crime news from across Teesside including Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington and Hartlepool. Armed police were dispatched to a primary school after a fight between men carrying weapons spilled onto the grounds. Cleveland Police said two members of the public attempted to assist officers in detaining the suspects. 'Again, a big thank you to all our families, parents and carers.'. ARMED police arrested a suspected gunman after members of the public reported seeing a man waving a gun around in the centre of Middlesbrough today. Early speculation was the incident was part of a number of exercises being carried out by Cleveland Police across Teesside today but officers at the scene said they were unaware if that was the case. Read about our approach to external linking. on the web. Cleveland Police is linking the fight with weapons to an aggravated burglary earlier in the day. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 14 May 2021 A rmed police were called to a primary school after a fight between men armed with weapons spilled into the grounds. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "At least four officers pointed their guns at him. 17. ARMED cops swooped on a primary school today after a brawl involving "sharp" weapons erupted in front of terrified kids. The street, which is split into two, was blocked off by police cars and vans at each end of one of the sections - running from the Geo Food Store on Victoria Road down to Waterloo Road. Police dogs could also be seen alongside specialist officers as they carried out investigations. Armed police have swooped on a residential street in central Middlesbrough. 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Officers attended Carlow Street, off Parliament Road, at around 1pm on Tuesday. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. HP10 9TY. Published. An officer wearing a face mask could be seen monitoring the entrance to the road. A man has been arrested after an apparent hostage situation when a man was spotted with a gun. A police spokesman said: Police were called at 11.07am today to Bangor Close, Grangetown, to a report of an individual in possession of a firearm and others present at the address. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Kayfee Hameed bravely intervened and help armed police in Middlesbrough today after a fight between men wielding weapons spilled into the grounds of Berwick Hills Primary School. Oscar Cainer tells all. 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