The Lethbridge Police Service seen on-site of a high-risk incident along the 1200 block of 31 A Street South, August 1, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

By Justin Goulet

UPDATE: One man taken into custody following high-risk incident in south Lethbridge

Aug 1, 2023 | 1:49 PM

UPDATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – 2:16 p.m.

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Police in Lethbridge have charged a 70-year-old man in connection with an incident at a residence along the 1200 block of 31 A Street South on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

READ MORE: Lethbridge man charged following high-risk incident

UPDATE: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – 4:10 p.m.

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has taken one man into custody.

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This follows a response to a high-risk incident at a residence along the 1200 block of 31 A Street South.

Police remain on scene and the investigation is ongoing. However, members of the public can resume regular use of the area.

ORIGINAL STORY: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – 1:49 p.m.

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Details are limited but members of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is currently on scene of what’s being referred to as a high-risk incident.

The LPS said the incident involves a barricaded subject inside a residence along the 1200 block of 31 A Street South. The public is asked to avoid the area.

READ MORE: Lethbridge News Now.

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