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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