from West Mercia Police
Two police officers were injured after we were called to an address in Halesowen today (15 January).
We attended Crimmond Rise at around 3.15am to check on the welfare of a man.
Two officers were assaulted and a man barricaded himself inside a second floor flat with an elderly occupant.
Force negotiators were called to the location and around 8.30am a man in his 20s was arrested.
A 79-year-old man was treated for minor injuries and the two police officers are being treated for injuries which are not believed to be serious.
A number of flats in the three-story complex were evacuated while we dealt with the incident.
We have officers on patrol in the area today to offer reassurance to local residents.
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