A 41-year-old man armed with a crossbow has been arrested after a stand-off with members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in Antrim.

Officers were called to an address at Central Park in the town on Tuesday evening and the incident lasted around 40 minutes.

Police seized around 11 cannabis plants inside the house and recovered two loaded crossbows.

Ch Insp Stephen Reid said it was a dangerous situation.

"We are pleased that the arrest was made without serious injury to any person," he said.

The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs, threats to kill and assault.

He received hospital treatment and is being questioned by officers.