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Armed police surround house where man has been seen with a crossbow 'Crossbow-wielding man' sparks siege after armed police descend on house near Glasgow
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Armed police surrounded a house in South Lanarkshire where a man was seen with a crossbow. Armed police surrounded a house in South Lanarkshire after a man was spotted brandishing a crossbow.
Firearms officers and a helicopter were sent to the home in Blantyre, near Glasgow. Firearms officers and a helicopter were sent to the home in Blantyre, near Glasgow, at about 11am.
Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man had been arrested.Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man had been arrested.
Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at the house in Morris Crescent the force said.Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at the house in Morris Crescent the force said.
A police spokeswoman said paramedics had checked over a woman who was also in the house, but that no injuries had yet been reported.A police spokeswoman said paramedics had checked over a woman who was also in the house, but that no injuries had yet been reported.
There was no suggestion she was being held against her will, she added.There was no suggestion she was being held against her will, she added.
Local media reported that pupils at nearby schools were kept inside during the incident, but that the schools were not involved.Local media reported that pupils at nearby schools were kept inside during the incident, but that the schools were not involved.