THE woman who sparked a seven hour terror stand-off has been released from police custody to enable her to receive medical treatment.

Saltburn seafront was cordoned off while armed officers diffused the situation after the alarm was raised after she was spotted buying suspicious products in the town centre.

The drama finally ended at 7.20pm last night when the 40-year-old woman finally handed herself over to the officers after speaking to medical professionals.

Today, a Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: “The woman has been released into the care of her family and medical profession so that she can access the appropriate help and support.”