"Using specialist negotiators is the safest way to end any incident - to get the person out of the premises rather than police going in," said Mr Richards, a former hostage and crisis negotiator.

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Ambulance and the fire service also remain on the scene. Our reporter said there was interaction between the man and a police negotiator a few moments ago. The police dog unit is now at the scene.