A Swat team and a large number of armed police officers have responded to an incident just over a mile from where England will begin their World Cup campaign.
Incident Details
Dozens of Arlington Police vehicles were stationed on West Division Street in the Texas city on Monday, a short distance from the AT&T Stadium where the Three Lions are set to face Croatia in two days. An officer at the scene described the alleged incident as “pretty serious”, with a weapon brandished by a suspect.
Police Response
Police snipers, an armoured BearCat vehicle, and police drones were deployed, with a significant number of officers sent to the area. A spokeswoman for the Arlington Police Department stated that the force was responding to a domestic dispute between a male and female at their home address. She added: “The female resident was barricaded inside the home with additional occupants. The report shows that a weapon was produced but no injuries were reported. The suspect is now in custody and the investigation is ongoing.”
No World Cup Link
There is no indication that the incident was connected to the World Cup or posed any threat to the tournament or its venues.
