Halton Regional Police say a man is in custody after officers were called for a report of a man who was barricaded in an apartment building Thursday afternoon near Brant and Fairview streets in Burlington.
There was a heavy police presence, including the force’s tactical unit, on Ghent Avenue and police has asked the public to stay out of the area as officers dealt with the situation.
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The man was reportedly holed up in a unit on the 17th floor of the highrise.
Police have not announced if any charges will be laid.