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During a press conference, Supt Peter Carr said: "This was a frightening incident for those involved and those living nearby."

Speaking outside Stanley police station, Supt Carr said police were called at 17:20 BST to reports of a disturbance at Mr Dawson's home.

Now, the companies are calling on the Federal Communications Commission, chaired by President Trump appointee Brendan Carr, to lift ownership caps that currently limit them to owning two TV outlets in a single market.

While Carr has taken swipes against national media entities disliked by Trump for alleged liberal bias — including major broadcasters CBS, ABC and NBC — he is generally seen as an ally to local stations.

The strained situation has already attracted the attention of Carr.