One person arrested following Standoff in St John's, Friday afternoon

ST JOHN'S NL.

At around 1:00 p.m. early Friday afternoon. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Responded to reports of a potential weapons offense at a residential property on Livingstone Street in Downtown St John's.

The RNC OPS and Tactics and Rescue Team are on the scene of a potential weapons offense on Livingstone Street in St. John's, where they have a property has been contained. Livingstone Street is closed from Lime Street to Carters Hill.

Update at 3:30 p.m

A heavy police presence remains on Livingstone Street following reports of a potential weapons offense at a residential property. At this time, two individuals have exited the home. The incident is still ongoing.

Update at 4:20 p.m

Officers at the scene have made an arrest on one individual and police say they will remain in the area to continue their investigation.

The female is this video was later released.