Armed cops swoop on home as 'man with child' refuse to come out of property after welfare check

ARMED cops have shut off a street after responding to concerns for the welfare of a man and child.

The man is refusing to exit the property, police said.

The street in Earlsdon, West Mids, was first swarmed by police jus after 12am.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We went to conduct a safe and well check on a man and a child at an address in Earlsdon Avenue North, Coventry, just before 12.20am this morning (January 9).

"A man inside the property is refusing to come out. Specialist resources have been called and officers remain at the scene this afternoon.

"The road is sealed off while officers deal with the situation."

CoventryLive reports there are between ten and 12 armed officers on the street at present, and residents have been told to stay in their homes.

An eyewitness said there were four ambulances on the scene, with cordons in place.

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