A MAN has been arrested after a stand off at a flat in St Helens that lasted for seven hours.

Shortly after nine in the morning, armed police were called to apartments around Liverpool Road, Greenbank, and Glover Street.

The marksmen were dispatched because to information that a man facing the West Point retail park was threatening people at the properties.

They called in a police negotiator as well.

Witnesses claimed to have spotted a man with a knife hanging out of a window during the course of the day.

The majority of the day was spent with a heavy police presence on the location before the unrest ended just after 430 p.m. when a suspect was handcuffed and put in a police van.

As the drama played out throughout the day, crowds had gathered at different spots.

The Star was informed by Merseyside Police in a statement that a 44-year-old man had been taken into custody on charges of affray and making threats to kill.

He’s been placed under police arrest.

Statement from Merseyside Police:

“We can confirm that police are at a St Helens flat on Liverpool Road right now.

“At 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, officers were called in response to an allegation that a man had made threats at the property.

“A police negotiator is present and trying to talk to the individual; the scene has been sealed off.

“We appreciate the patience of the neighbourhood businesses and residents during this time.

“Members of the public are advised to avoid the area while the incident is being dealt with.”

Police have been at the scene since shortly after 9am this morning, meaning it has been six hours that emergency services have been attendance over the incident

Since just after nine a.m. this morning, police have been on the site, meaning emergency personnel have been on the scene for six hours.

“It’s been going on for ages this now, proper shouting out of the window and that,” a woman told the Star. When you consider how much time you’ve wasted on this guy since this morning, it’s quite annoying.”

Regarding a rape that was allegedly committed in St. Helens, a MAN has been charged.

Officers were notified on Saturday, June 29, that a woman had been raped and beaten at a certain residence, and that her cell phone had been taken.

When police arrived, they took a man into custody there.

Nadal Mehemed, of South John Street in St Helens, is accused of raping a woman who is 16 years of age or older, robbing her, purposeful strangulation, and false detention.

The 36-year-old was remanded in custody after making an appearance at the Liverpool, Knowsley, and St. Helens Magistrates Court today, Monday, July.

“Supporting victims of sexual assault has never been more important,” stated Detective Inspector Leanne Toole. “I would encourage anyone experiencing this to report it to us and we will support you every way we can.”

“If you have the guts to come forward and speak with us, we have specially trained officers who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion and ensure that reports are thoroughly investigated. We take all such reports extremely seriously.”

Reporting a sexual offence: A guide

Call 101 to speak with highly qualified officers about reporting a sexual offence, or use Crimestoppers’ confidential 0800 555 111 number to report information.

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Cheshire and Merseyside, a registered charity, offers support to victims as well. They may be reached at 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063, or by calling 0151 558 1801. Call 999 in an emergency at all times.

The Home Office has launched a trial programme, StreetSafe | Police.uk (www.police.uk), to help women who have felt or are feeling insecure in public spaces report such incidents anonymously. The tool allows anyone to report public spaces where they have felt or are feeling unsafe due to environmental issues, such as street lighting,

If you or someone you know has experienced an incident (including one that occurred online in a public place), you can report it by calling 101 or visiting StreetSafe | Police.uk (www.police.uk) to see what online reporting options are available.

There were multiple calls to North Country EMS on Saturday morning indicating that someone had fallen into Mount St. Helens’ crater. A 42-year-old male had perished during the fall, according to the responding squad. When they received the call, the all volunteer volcano rescue squad risked their lives.

It was the first time Battalion Chief Derek Langdon had ever responded to an emergency call in the crater of a volcano.

“I’m worried since the crater is a dangerous area. Not a trail. No predetermined routes. “You have no idea what awaits you,” stated Chief Langdon.

The majority of calls for overdue hikers, according to the battalion, come from family members; but, on Saturday, they received several reports. The group set to work.

“I informed my wife and children that they would need to go shopping without me. hopped in the vehicle,” Stephen Collett remarked.

For about ten years, Collett has volunteered 400 hours annually to support North County EMS.

Collett answered, “so I can help people like Rocky.”

Roscoe Shorey, the guy at the core of this mission, goes by the moniker Rocky.

When the volunteers realised the mission would be a recovery rather than a rescue operation, a chopper came to a stop to pick up two more volunteers.

It is a hazardous location. The most perilous area you can possibly imagine,” volunteer Jared Smith remarked.

In the warmer months, intricate cave networks are covered in snowpack that could collapse at any time. To discuss whether the objective could even be accomplished, the crew convened.

Collett remarked, “As in very sketchy, but we’re going to go anyway.”

As the expedition continued, they came across Rocky’s bag near a crumbled cornice above the crater. As the team moved forward, they were aware of trails around the crater’s edge.

Collett remarked, “Oh, there’s some goat tracks or something on the ridgeline above.”

The group would eventually learn that those footprints would describe a man’s heroic struggle to survive.

“Those were Rocky’s tracks,” volunteered Randy Matson.

“Slide an additional 800 feet after plummeting 250 feet vertically. Collett remarked, “He stood up and attempted to climb back out somehow.”