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Armed police close Kidlington road over 'incident' Girl aged two held by man in 'armed siege' in Kidlington
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Armed police have closed a road in Oxfordshire while they deal with what they are describing only as an "incident". A two-year-old girl is being held by a man in an armed siege at a house in Oxfordshire, police have said.
Thames Valley Police says it has been dealing with the incident at an address in Morton Avenue, Kidlington, since 03:40 BST. Armed police have been dealing with the "contained incident" at Morton Avenue, Kidlington, since 03:40 BST.
The force is not revealing any more information at this time. Police say the girl's twin sister has been released by the man, who is thought to be armed and is believed to be the girls' father.
It said the road had been closed until further notice to "allow police operations to safely take place". The force said the road had been closed until further notice to "allow police operations to safely take place".
Girl released
Thames Valley Police said the man had made no threat to the girls and was not asking for anything in return for their release.
One of the girls was released at 09:15 BST, police said.
Up to 50 police officers were involved in the operation.
Thames Valley Police said the man was not believed to be a threat to the public.