The coastguard helicopter with other rescue services attended an incident this evening in County Durham.

Coastguard crews attended in Seaham this evening alongside a large amount of emergency services following an incident. 

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Rescue teams from Seaham, Sunderland and Redcar, a coastguard helicopter, a police helicopter and emergency services have confirmed to have been in attendance.

It is not yet known the circumstances of the incident and what took place.

Durham Constabulary have been contacted for more information.