(File photo courtesy of the Wellington County OPP)(File photo courtesy of the Wellington County OPP)
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Arthur standoff ends this morning

A 44-year old man is in custody after a standoff overnight in Arthur.

Just before midnight, police were called to a George St. home where a man had reportedly brandished a weapon.

He refused to cooperate with officers.

The OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit along with the Emergency Response Team and Crisis Negotiators were on scene overnight.

Wellington North, Minto Fire and Guelph-Wellington Emergency Medical Services were also at the scene.

After several hours, a man was taken into custody without incident.

The investigation is continuing and charges are pending. Police did not release a name.

That part of George St. in Arthur has re-opened.

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