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Standoff In South End Saint John

A peaceful end to a standoff overnight with one person arrested.

Saint John police say it began at 11 p.m. Sunday with reports of a man at a home on Eglinton Court armed with weapons and uttering threats.

Several roads in the area were blocked off as a precaution.

A number of people from the home had to be evacuated, but no one was injured.

Just before 1 a.m. Monday, the man surrendered to the police tactical unit without incident.

No word on charges or a court date at this time.

The Major Crime Unit is investigating.

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