Gunman apprehended after fleeing £1.5m countryside siege

Armed police apprehended gunman Thomas Daniels-Poulis who had escaped from his £1.5m countryside residence while it was under siege.

Daniels-Poulis, 30, fled from Marsham Hall, an 18th-century property in Marsham, north of Norwich, Norfolk, despite being surrounded by armed officers.

Authorities were alerted to the Grade II-listed estate around 7:15 pm on Tuesday due to concerns about the safety of a male resident and a report of an assault on a woman.

Upon arrival, officers encountered Mr Daniels-Poulis inside the property, armed and acting threateningly. The situation escalated, prompting the deployment of additional police units, including armed officers, negotiators, drones, and dogs, along with several ambulances.

Police finally searched the property just before 6 pm on Wednesday but found no sign of Mr Daniels-Poulis. They did, however, discover two air rifles and a crossbow.

The estate, located off the A140 between Aylsham and Norwich, is surrounded by outbuildings and open farmland.

Police confirmed there were no injuries during the incident and delayed entering the property until it was deemed safe.

Norfolk Police provided an update at 9:22 pm, stating, “Thomas Daniels-Poulis of Marsham was arrested by police in the West Midlands at about 7:30 pm this evening (Thursday 5 September 2024) on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.”

A woman in her 50s was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both individuals will be transported back to Norfolk for questioning. The police expressed gratitude to the media and public for their cooperation in sharing the appeal.