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Police seize long-range rifle in 1 of 2 Hamilton standoffs

Police seize long-range rifle in 1 of 2 Hamilton standoffs - image
Hamilton Police Service

Hamilton police made arrests in separate standoffs Sunday evening.

On Bond Street North in Hamilton’s west end, neighbours say police tackled a man on his front lawn after reports that he had a long-range rifle in his home and was making threats.

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No injuries were reported and police say no charges will be laid because the man was in mental distress.

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Meanwhile, a separate standoff that lasted several hours ended when a man surrendered himself to police outside a home on West 5th near Mohawk Road.

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The arrest was reportedly related to a domestic incident.

No injuries were reported.

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