Armed Police At Caia Stand Off Where Man ‘Refuses To Leave House’

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This article is old - Published: Wednesday, Dec 16th, 2015

Armed police are attending a stand off with a man in Caia Park that began just after 1pm today.

UPDATE: 5:41 – Police have issued an update saying a 26-year-old local man now in custody

UPDATE: 5:34pm Further update from North Wales Police who say they are still managing the scene. Police say: “Key skill in negotiations is patience, key focus for police is everyone’s safety.”

UPDATE 5:05pm The armed stand off is entering a fifth hour in Caia this evening, with police just announcing the ‘evacuation is complete’ of nearby houses. Police cordons are in place, with what appears to be shift changes of the fire service as replacement units arrive on the scene. Darkness has fallen, and the scene is described as ‘quiet’.

UPDATE 4:45pm: After spending some time away from the area, the police helicopter has returned, appearing to head over Caia presumably to assist with the incident.

UPDATE 4:25pm: The armed stand off is into a fourth hour in Caia, where locally it is reported a man is refusing to leave a property, and could be armed. Thanks to Charlotte for the below picture from earlier this afternoon of what appears to be armoured police by a vehicle.

UPDATE 4:14pm: Due to the incident Arriva have just announced an adjustment to their local service, Service 7 from Wrexham is diverted via Arenig Rd, Cefn Rd, Queensway, Prince Albert Rd, Y Wern, then as normal route. Service 8 from Wrexham is operating as normal to Prince Charles Rd, then diverted via Queensway, Cefn Rd, Arenig Rd then as normal route.

Thanks to Emma for the below picture of the yellow cordon in place currently:

UPDATE 4:10pm An ambulance and first response car responded earlier today to the incident, along with the fire service. Gem has sent us the below picture, it appears the cordon has widened from the initial streets that were closed off.

UPDATE 3:45pm: Police have reiterated the request to stay away from the incident area, as nearby properties are being ‘evacuated’, specifically asking for cooperation.

UPDATE 3:20pm: North Wales Police have just issued a statement that reads: “At approximately 1:05pm today, Wednesday 16th December North Wales Police responded to reports of a disturbance inside a house in Coed Aben, Wrexham.

“A man, understood to be the occupier is refusing to leave. No one else is currently believed to be in the premises.”

North Wales Police say officers have “contained” the address with the intention of protecting the public then safely detaining the man.

Police say “Specialist negotiators are also attempting to resolve the matter peacefully and return the area to normality as soon as practicable. North Wales Police are asking the public to stay away from the immediate area to allow officers to deal safely with the incident”