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Girl aged two held by man in 'armed siege' in Kidlington Girl aged two held by 'father' in 'armed siege'
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A two-year-old girl is being held by a man in an armed siege at a house in Oxfordshire, police have said. A two-year-old girl is being held by a man believed to be her father in an armed siege at a house in Oxfordshire.
Armed police have been dealing with the "contained incident" at Morton Avenue, Kidlington, since 03:40 BST. Armed police have been dealing with the "domestic-related incident" at Morton Avenue in Kidlington since 03:40 BST.
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. Police said the girl's twin sister had been released by the 38-year-old man. They said he is thought to be armed but had made no threat to the girls.
The force 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 was not asking for anything in return for the girls' release and was not believed to be a threat to the public.
Thames Valley Police said the man had made no threat to the girls and was not asking for anything in return for their release. 'Estranged' father
One of the girls was released at 09:15 BST, police said. Police said he has been in regular communication with officers and one girl was released at about 09:45.
Up to 50 police officers were involved in the operation. Officers are continuing to speak to the man who is still inside the house with the other child.
Thames Valley Police said the man was not believed to be a threat to the public. The man is believed to be the father of the children, but is estranged from the mother and does not live at that address.
Up to 50 police officers are involved in the operation and a cordon is in place around the building.
Les Holstead, a resident of Morton Avenue, said: "We were told to stay indoors for our own safety as it was an armed incident.
"It's normally a quiet, peaceful area - it's come as quite a shock to us."
Supt Christian Bunt said: "It is believed the man is armed, although no indication has been given that he wishes to harm the children.
"We are doing all we can and our officers are determined to bring this situation to a close as soon as is possible."