Thomas Daniels-Poulis has been arrested after being found over 100 miles away in the West Midlands following an incident involving a firearm in Marsham north of Norwich

Armed police have arrested a gunman they were searching for who managed to escape from his £1.5m country home while it was under siege.

Thomas Daniels-Poulis, 30, fled from 18th century Marsham Hall at Marsham north of Norwich, Norfolk, while the property was surrounded by armed officers.

Officers were called to the Grade II-listed property at around 7.15pm on Tuesday, after concerns were raised for the safety of a man living there. It also followed a report that a woman there had been assaulted.

When they arrived, Mr Daniels-Poulis was inside the address and was seen holding a firearm and behaving in a threatening manner. More police units were called to the scene, including armed officers, trained negotiators, police drones and dogs – as well as several ambulances.

Police finally entered the property and searched it shortly before 6pm on Wednesday, but could find no trace of Mr Daniels-Poulis. However, they did find two air rifles and a crossbow.

The property is located down a long drive just off the A140, between Aylsham and Norwich. It is surrounded by a number of outbuildings and backs on to open farmland.

Police say no-one was injured in the incident and that they did not want to enter the property until they could do so safely.

At 9.22pm this evening Norfolk Police provided an update on their website, the statement read: “Police can confirm a 30-year-old man wanted by police has been arrested.

“Thomas Daniels-Poulis of Marsham was arrested by police in the West Midlands at about 7.30pm this evening (Thursday 5 September 2024) on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

“A woman aged in her 50s has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both will be returned to Norfolk for questioning. We would like to thank the media and public for their assistance in sharing this appeal.”

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