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Man arrested after standoff in east London

One person has been arrested following a standoff in east London that lasted several hours.

Police in tactical gear surrounded a townhouse in the area of Bonaventure and Admiral drives after a man barricaded himself inside around 3 p.m. on Monday.

Neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution.

The London Fire Department was called to the scene to shut gas to the home off.

The standoff lasted over four hours before a man was taken into custody.

No other details have been released, including whether charges have been laid.

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