Police are reassuring people there is no wider threat to the public after officers arrested a man following an incident at a property in Chantry.

Suffolk police were called shortly before 11am this morning with concerns for the welfare of a person at a property in the vicinity of Robin Drive, Ipswich.

The incident was contained to the property in question and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the public.

A man was arrested for affray, assault and obstructing an officer. He has been taken to Martlesham police investigation centre where he remains.

There were a range of officers in attendance, including armed police.

A police spokeswoman said: "We were called to an address in the vicinity of Robin Drive, Ipswich, shortly after 10.50am, following concerns for the welfare of an individual in a property.

"The incident was contained within the address and there was no wider threat to the public."