Armed police are dealing with an incident in St Ives following reports of violence early this morning.

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Members of the public have been urged to avoid the Clark Drive area while police continue to manage the incident.

A police spokesman said: “We were called at 2.54am today (29 May) with reports of violence at a property in Clark Drive, St Ives.

“Armed officers have attended the scene and negotiations are ongoing with a man in the property. A second man, who is in his 30s, received minor injuries as a result of the incident and is now safe.”

The spokesman added: “Officers continue to manage the incident and ask that members of the public make efforts to avoid the area if possible.”

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