Three men have been arrested after reports of a kidnapping and assault on a woman in her 20s. 

Armed police from Cleveland Police were spotted on Station Road in Redcar at around 3.30pm on Sunday (February 26) - with officers seen crow-barring open a gate and knocking a door through. 

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Images of the armed officers and police detaining a man have since been shared online - with residents sharing their 'worry' and 'concern' at why police were on Station Road. 

After causing a little concern around Redcar on Sunday afternoon, Cleveland Police have now confirmed that three men have been arrested after receiving a third-party report of a kidnap/false imprisonment and assault on a woman in her 20s the day before.

Three men (31, 41 and 48) were arrested in connection with the report and they have been bailed while enquiries continue.

More to follow.