{"id":508538,"date":"2026-04-02T07:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/508538\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T07:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:14:10","slug":"newton-le-willows-live-updates-as-armed-police-descend-on-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/508538\/","title":{"rendered":"Newton-le-Willows live updates as armed police descend on house"},"content":{"rendered":"

Armed police were called to a house after a man was seen “acting erratically”. Police, fire and the ambulance service were called to The Avenue in Newton-le-Willows at around 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 1.<\/p>\n

It followed reports of a man behaving “erratically”, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police said. Eyewitnesses reported seeing around 10 police cars on Crow Lane East<\/a>, at the junction of The Avenue, with a cordon in place. The dog unit was also at the scene.<\/p>\n

In a video shared with the ECHO, armed police could be seen with shields and pointing what appeared to be a gun at a house. Officers could be heard saying “we’re here to help you” and “stay calm”. They added: “Come to the door and bring nothing with you.”<\/p>\n

ECHO reporter Emily Carubia witnessed a man leaning out the top window of a house, with armed police standing below. The man appeared to spit at officers before throwing a bottle which later smashed. He later closed the window.<\/p>\n

An officer at the scene said the incident will be “ongoing for some time” and it is understood negotiations with the man are still ongoing. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said there is currently a cordon in place while officers attempt to speak to the man.<\/p>\n

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area while the matter is being dealt with.<\/p>\n

Read the full story HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n

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