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Police arrest suspect after eight hour restaurant standoff

Officers were called to the 9900 block of Fairmount Drive S.E. on Monday, October 20th, 2014 over reports of a man with a gun. Global News

CALGARY – Police have taken one man into custody following an eight-hour standoff at a southeast restaurant on Monday.

Officers were called to the 9900 block of Fairmount Drive S.E. around 7:30 p.m. over reports of a man with a gun.

The suspect stayed inside Tops Pizza and Steakhouse for hours, allegedly making threats.

Police eventually sent in the canine unit and tactical team just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday.

The suspect was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries, including dog bites and glass cuts.

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