A woman has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and false imprisonment after an incident which saw police cordon off a Dagenham street.
Officers were called to a reported disturbance at an address in Baron Road at around 12.45pm where a woman had "barricaded" herself in yesterday (November 8).
Police blocked the street off amidst concerns for the woman's wellbeing.
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The Met Police has now given an update today, with a spokesperson saying: "Officers later forced entry. The female was Tasered before being arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment, common assault and making threats to kill.
"Another female was found with an injury to her arm and was taken to hospital."
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing, police said.
Road users yesterday saw delays affecting Green Lane and the A1083 in both directions on Valence Avenue.
Bus routes were also impacted.
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