A tense situation in downtown Thorold came to a head Sunday afternoon with a police standoff at an apartment building and an armed suspect surrendering.
Just before noon Niagara police responded to a call that an armed person was in downtown Thorold.
While on the way to the call officers received information that a man had been brandishing an edged weapon on the street and there was an altercation with members of the public.
The male suspect fled the scene and entered a multi-unit apartment building at 64 Front St., and then an apartment unit inside.
Officers contained the unit the suspect was hiding in as well as nearby units and the Emergency Task Unit and crisis negotiators arrived to assist.
The public was advised to stay clear of the area.
Police determined that multiple people were inside the apartment and that they were refusing to exit.
After negotiations that lasted a couple of hours three people surrendered themselves to officers.
At approximately 4:40 p.m. the suspect and a fifth person surrendered without further incident.
Affected apartment building residents were allowed to return to their units.
The investigation is ongoing.
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