A man was in custody as The Clarion went to press following a hostage incident near Wincanton.

Police were called to the address at 10.50am on Tuesday, August 27th after reports that a woman was being held hostage by an armed man.

Armed units and hostage negotiators were dispatched to the scene, which was cordoned off as a precaution.

Everyone concerned was in for a long day but the drama came to a peaceful conclusion nearly 12 hours later at 10.35pm.

The woman first left the premises, and police say she will be offered a range of support services including counselling.

A 53-year-old man shortly followed and was taken into custody at Yeovil Police Station. Officers secured the scene of the drama and recovered a crossbow.