TWO men have been arrested following a disturbance in Worcester this morning as armed officers with guns swooped on a residential street.
Police were called to a property Southfield Street, Arboretum, Worcester, at around 5.40am.
The pair were arrested for affray and criminal damage.
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Officers attended and the road was closed while the incident was dealt with.
The road has now re-opened and officers remain in the area.
ARREST | Two men have been arrested following a disturbance at a house in Southfield Street earlier this morning (Fri 13 Jan).https://t.co/4fdPL8PtYX pic.twitter.com/qGhqXk2Y6q
— West Mercia Police (@WMerciaPolice) January 13, 2023
Two men aged 44 and 35 have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Chief Inspector David Troth said: "I'd like to thank members of the public for their co-operation and understanding while we dealt with this incident.
"The incident was isolated and we do not believe there was a wider risk to the public. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident."
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