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Road cordoned after man barricades himself in house

Norfolk Police Police car in a residential street. A sign is in the road saying "Police No Entry". Red and white bollards on the road also prevent entry. An ambulance and police vehicles are in the street with trimmed hedges and trees. Norfolk Police
A man has locked himself in a house and is threatening to harm anyone who enters, police said

A man has locked himself in a house and made threats to harm anyone who entered, police said.

Norfolk Police was called to a property on Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea, near Great Yarmouth, shortly after 11.30 GMT following reports a man had made threats when attempts were made to evict him from a house.

Hopton Church of England Primary Academy was evacuated in response to the situation, and the county council advised it would remain closed on Thursday "as a precautionary measure".

Emergency services were at the scene and a cordon has been in place while officers and negotiators dealt with the incident.

Police have advised people to avoid the area.

The council said the primary school's children would be provided with remote learning on Thursday, with details shared via ClassDojo.

"We thank families for their understanding and will provide further updates regarding opening as soon as possible," a statement said.

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