A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after allegedly making threats to kill at an address in Probus near Truro this morning.

Armed police were among the officers who were called to the address in the Parkengear Vean area of Probus at around 10am this morning (September 9). This followed reports of an alleged assault, threats to cause criminal damage and threats to kill being made.

Residents reported being told to stay indoors while police dealt with the incident.

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A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Officers were called to the Parkengear Vean area of Probus at around 10am this morning after a man was reported to have allegedly carried out We received reports of threats being made at an address in the Parkengear Vean area of Probus at around 10.10am today [Thursday 9 September].

Officers, including armed units, attended the incident and a 32-year-old man was detained at the scene.

He has been arrested on suspicion of assault, threats to cause criminal damage, and threats to kill and is in police custody.

Police remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.