EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a suspected assault in Thornaby.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police has confirmed the force is investigating a suspected assault on a man in his 20s.

The spokesperson could not provide any further details, or confirm if any arrests had been made.

The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNNAS) landed on a field next to Cheeky Monkees nursery on Baysdale Road.

Staff have confirmed no one at the nursery is involved in the incident and all children are safe.

The Northern Echo has contacted GNAAS for more information.

More to follow.