A tense standoff in Fredrikstad concluded tragically after police responded to a threat involving an armed man barricaded in a house.

The incident began Thursday morning when a woman, who suffered minor injuries, managed to escape the residence.

Police, along with emergency services, surrounded the area, deploying helicopters and drones in an effort to establish contact with the suspect.

Despite extensive negotiations, the situation ended with the discovery of the man's body, believed to be a suicide.

Authorities have since declared the area safe, allowing residents to return to their homes.

The police are continuing their investigation into the events leading up to the standoff.