A police incident took place in Gateshead this morning, with police cars and vans seen descending on a residential street on Sunday, May 24. Armed police officers were seen on Grange Crescent on the Leam Lane estate, which was cordoned off from approximately 7.45am. Northumbria Police confirmed that they were carrying out the arrest of a man. The man, who was at an address on the street, was suspected to be in possession of a weapon and was refusing to comply with officers. Emergency services were in attendance to bring the incident to a safe conclusion. Members of the public were asked to avoid the area until the incident was resolved, with officers confirming around 12pm that it had been brought to a safe conclusion.