Police presence on North Road and River Wear in Durham

Officers from Durham Constabulary could be seen parked along North Road in the city at around 10pm, with at least three police cars blocking off part of the road near The Three Bridges pub.

Police on North Road in Durham City (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) At least ten police officers could be seen at the scene of the incident.

The nature of the police activity is yet to be confirmed by the police force. 

Police on a path next to the River Wear in Durham (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) In images from the scene, bystanders can be seen looking on as police attend the scene with blue lights and sirens. 

Later in the evening, police officers could be seen along the path of the River Wear.

Police next to the River Wear in Durham (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) No officers were seen in the water of the river, but several officers were looking along the undergrowth of the path. 

Images of the police presence saw officers standing along the river path, while torches and flashlights from police could be seen looking along the path later in the evening.

The Northern Echo has contacted Durham Constabulary for a statement regarding the police activity in Durham City.