ARMED police were called out to a town in the North-East for a second night running.

Multiple police units were called to Howard Place in the Tilery estate in Stockton earlier on Tuesday evening.

Earlier in the day, a 19-year-old was arrested after a gun was fired during a 'drive-by' shooting at a house by a motorcyclist on Monday night. He has since been released under investigation.

T/Chief Superintendent Alison Jackson, said: “Officers are continuing to pursue a number of lines of enquiry in connection with the firearms incident which is why there has been an increase in police presence tonight.

“The Force will not tolerate any incidents involving firearms and we will relentlessly continue to pursue all enquiries until the investigation is complete.

“We understand a large police presence can sometimes be unsettling for the community but this is an isolated incident that we are dealing with and there is no specific threat to the wider public.

“We would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst our enquiries continue.”

Police are still appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or private CCTV in the area of the incident to please contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting event number 133861.

Cleveland Police were called to a report of the shooting on Windmill Terrace, Norton, Stockton at around 5.30pm on Monday.

The shooter was said to be on a green Kawasaki Ninja motorbike.

Officers launched an immediate investigation and carried out a number of enquiries on Wren Street in Stockton, Wolviston Road in Billinghamand Poplar Road in Thornaby.

To pass information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.