Knife-wielding man arrested after four-hour ‘standoff’ in Vancouver: police

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a four-hour “standoff” involving tactical officers culminated in the arrest of a man who had confined himself inside his home with a weapon.

They say officers responded to a report of a man with a knife who was allegedly threatening people walking along Kingsway near Miller Street on Wednesday.

Police say the man was seen entering a nearby residential building and a review of security footage showed a large knife on his left hip as he returned to his suite.

Police also confirmed he was wanted on an outstanding mental health warrant.