Police were called to Chestnut Way in Honiton, at around 4am this morning, following reports for the concern of the welfare of a woman in a property.

Ambulance attended the scene as well as police negotiators and armed officers.

The woman in question was initially taken into police custody at the scene and was subsequently handed over to the care of medical professionals. She has since been taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Police enquiries continue into this matter.

More on this as we get it.

Image courtesy of Lewis Clarke.