Man, 24, arrested after armed siege in Oxford ends peacefully
The siege ended following an exchange of fire in the town centre.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police and an armed suspect exchanged fire during a siege in Oxford.
Police said the incident, which was sparked by reports of a man with a gun, ended peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday.
Nearby streets were cordoned off by officers from around 1.15pm on Monday until negotiations concluded at around 3am.
Omar Murtaza, 33, said he was evacuated with his wife and four children aged between seven weeks and six-years during the stand-off.
The theatre orderly at nearby John Radcliffe Hospital said: “It’s a bit scary, this is normally a quiet neighbourhood. You don’t expect guns anywhere really, but not in Oxford.”
Paramedics said one person was treated for non-life threatening injuries, which police described as not being serious.
A force spokesman said the 24-year-old suspect from Oxford remained in police custody having been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
“Shots were fired from the property and police returned fire,” he added.
Superintendent Joe Kidman thanked the community for its “understanding and patience”.
“Officers are particularly grateful for the support of members of the public and local businesses,” she added.
