A MAN has been arrested after an incident in Oxford last night.

Eight police cars, three fire engines and two ambulances raced to Gordon Woodward Way, off Abingdon Road, after reports of a fire.

Officers had to negotiate with a man who had climbed from an upstairs window.

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A 41-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

He is currently being questioned in custody.

No one was injured.