LIBERAL- Law enforcement authorities in Seward County are investigating a suspect in connection with an alleged aggravated assault.

Just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to a residence in the 200 Block of South Roosevelt in Liberal for a reported domestic disturbance, according to a media release from Liberal police.

A 35-year-old woman reported her 35-year-old male partner would not let her leave the residence.

Officers observed the man shove the woman outside. He locked himself in the residence and refused to come out.

The officers learned the man had threatened the woman with a knife during the earlier dispute. She was not injured.

The Liberal Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) was summoned to the scene.

After an aerosol irritant was introduced inside the residence, the man surrendered peacefully

He was taken into custody and transported to the Seward County Jail.

He was booked on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated intimidation of a victim, domestic violence battery and interference with law enforcement. An affidavit will be submitted to the Seward County Attorney for the filing of formal charges.

There were no injuries to the suspect or any officers. Liberal Police have not responded to a request for a name of the suspect.