A man was arrested after a standoff with police lasting almost three hours.

Police were called to Du Cane Court, Balham High Road, at about 12.30pm to a man allegedly threatening to harm himself.

A man was arrested and crews from London Fire Brigade checked the address after the arrest was made at 3.15pm.

Witnesses reported seeing about 20 emergency service vehicles outside the block. 

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