A tense police operation unfolded in Tierp, Sweden, as authorities responded to reports of a threatening man in a wooded area.

The incident, which began shortly before noon, saw police deploying multiple patrols and firing both warning shots and live rounds.

Despite the intensity of the situation, no injuries were reported.

The man was eventually apprehended after a four-hour standoff.

Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the incident as a case of serious unlawful threats.

While the immediate danger has passed, the police have refrained from disclosing further details due to the ongoing investigation.