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Girl aged two held by 'father' in 'armed siege' Two-year-old twin girls released by father after 'armed siege'
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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. Twin two-year-old girls have been released after being held by their father in an armed siege at a flat in Oxfordshire.
Armed police have been dealing with the "domestic-related incident" at Morton Avenue in Kidlington since 03:40 BST. Armed police had been dealing with the "domestic-related incident" at Morton Avenue in Kidlington since 03:40 BST.
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 38-year-old man was 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".
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 not asked for anything in return for the girls' release and was not believed to be a threat to the public.
'Estranged' father'Estranged' father
Police said he has been in regular communication with officers and one girl was released at about 09:45. Police said he has been in regular communication with officers and one of the girls was released at about 09:45.
Officers are continuing to speak to the man who is still inside the house with the other child. The second girl was released shortly before midday.
The man is believed to be the father of the children, but is estranged from the mother and does not live at that address. The man, who is thought to still be inside the property, is believed to be estranged from the girls' 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.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.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." "It's normally a quiet, peaceful area."
Supt Christian Bunt said: "It is believed the man is armed, although no indication has been given that he wishes to harm the children. Supt Christian Bunt said: "I'd like to provide reassurance to the public that we have this fully in hand, we have the area contained and we have firearms officers that are deployed and are currently dealing with this incident."
"We are doing all we can and our officers are determined to bring this situation to a close as soon as is possible." In addition he said "neighbourhood community reassurance teams" were in place.