Man arrested after 12-hour siege in Liverpool street ends

Image caption, Police were called to the scene to deal with reports of arson at 03:25 BST

A man has been arrested after a 12-hour siege in which police were threatened following reports of arson.

Armed police had been called when a man began making threats in Lowell Street, Walton, Liverpool, at 03:25 BST.

A cordon was put in place while a police negotiator attempted to bring the stand-off to an end. The road remains partially closed.

A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and assault.

He was also held on suspicion of affray and robbery.