Armed police have surrounded a property where a man has remained locked inside 'equipped with weapons' - in a stand-off lasting more than 15 hours.<br /><br />Dozens of officers swarmed the residential street in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, following reports of a 'disorder with weapons' at 11.30pm last night (Mon).<br /><br />A man has since refused to leave the address resulting in a tense stand-off with police negotiators which is still ongoing this afternoon (Tue).<br /><br />The road has since been cordoned off and residents have been evacuated from their homes while several police vehicles remain at the scene.<br /><br />Witnesses said they heard a row before seeing a man with blood pouring from his head running from the house and it is believed the occupant is armed with 'various weapons'. <br /><br />One local, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "It's been going on since about 11pm last night. <br /><br />"There was an argument and I'm told a bloke was seen running with blood pouring from his head. <br /><br />"We believe he is equipped with various weapons - including a knife and he's the only one in there at the minute. I do no know him but this is usually a quiet street." <br /> <br />A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We are currently at a property in Osborn Road, Sparkbrook, following reports of a disorder involving weapons. <br /><br />"Officers, including dedicated firearms officers, attended at just after 11.15pm last night and found a man had barricaded himself inside.<br /><br />"Force negotiators are also at the scene and no one else is believed to be inside the property. <br /><br />"The road remains cordoned off and neighbourhood officers are in the area to offer reassurance."
