Police were last night dealing with an incident in Bishop Auckland with crime scene investigators pictured at the scene.
Officers descended on the West Lane and Weardale Drive areas of the County Durham town with a large cordon erected.
A blue forensics tent was in place outside of a property with crime scene investigators pictured working at the scene and officers manning the cordon.
The nature of the incident is not yet known. We have contacted Durham Police for more information.
There are unconfirmed reports of armed police vehicles being spotted on Scott Road, around a 10-minute walk away from West Lane. It is not clear whether this is linked to the cordon.
A blue tent was erected outside the property. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
Police and crime scene investigators in white suits were seen on the scene. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
Officers appear to shine a torch at the upstairs window of the property. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
Police were in attendance throughout the night. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
Police taped off a large area surrounding a property. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
Forensic officers carry something towards the property. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
Police taped off a large grassed area. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
Officers and forensic teams at the scene. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)
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