NewsUK NewsPoliceLIVEUpdated just nowArmed police were seen on Grange Crescent in Gateshead this morning - a man suspected to be in possession of a weapon was refusing to comply with officersArmed police offers were seen on Grange Crescent in GatesheadUpdated 12:04, 24 May 2026Police were in a standoff with a man suspected of having a weapon in Gateshead this morning.Armed police were seen on Grange Crescent, which was cordoned off at around 7.45am. Northumbria Police confirmed the force was carrying out the arrest of a man.The man, who was at an address on the street, was suspected to be in possession of a weapon and was refusing to comply with officers. "Emergency services are in attendance to bring the incident to a safe conclusion," the force said.‌View PostView PostToday12:04 BSTPolice make arrestAn 18-year-old man has been arrested and is currently in custody, Northumbria Police confirmed.The heavy police presence has now been cleared. Just one car remains at the scene.Today11:54 BSTSeveral police vans spottedSeveral police vans and cars were seen on Grange Crescent this morning.The area has been cordoned off.Today11:50 BSTPublic urged to avoid the areaA Northumbria Police spokesperson added: "Emergency services are in attendance to bring the incident to a safe conclusion."To ensure the safety of the public, we would ask people to avoid the area at the current time."Today11:47 BSTNorthumbria Police issues statementPolice are pursuing the arrest of man suspected to have a weapon, ChronicleLive reports.A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Shortly before 7.45am today (Sunday), officers attended an address on Grange Crescent in Leam Lane, Gateshead, to carry out an arrest of a man."The man - who is contained inside an address on the street - is suspected to be in possession of a weapon and is currently refusing to comply with officers."‌