A man has been arrested in Barking following a stand-off with police. 

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were alerted to a disturbance at a property in Hurstbourne Gardens yesterday (March 25) at 5.10pm. 

The road was taped off whilst officers spoke with the man, who was allegedly armed with an air weapon. 

Barking and Dagenham Post: Police taped the road off whilst the incident was ongoingPolice taped the road off whilst the incident was ongoing (Image: Submitted)Locals reported the "police have guns" and that nobody was allowed "in or out" during the incident.

The road is believed to have reopened now after it remained closed at 10.58pm last night.  

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Barking and Dagenham Post: Police were out in force in the roadPolice were out in force in the road (Image: Submitted)

The man was arrested and police seized the weapon.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: "No one was injured and this is being treated as an isolated incident.

"No one else is being sought in connection with this investigation which is remains ongoing.

"We would like to thank local residents for their co-operation and patience while officers dealt with this matter. Anyone with concerns is asked to speak with officers."