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7-hour standoff ends in Burlington with man in custody

File photo. Twitter/Halton Regional Police

A man is in custody following a lengthy standoff in Burlington.

Police say the incident started last night as a domestic situation at a Milton restaurant and officers found the man’s vehicle at his home near Upper Middle Road and Guelph Line.

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Officers who responded to the home were allegedly threatened by the man with a firearm, who then barricaded himself in the home.

A Tactical Response Unit used tear gas and pepper spray to resolve the seven-hour long standoff.

Police say the man is now in the care of paramedics.

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