First pictures of scene as B6309 blocked and police cordon in place

FIRST pictures show how a North East road has been completely blocked as a large police presence are on the scene.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the B6309 between Medomsley Edge and the Derwentside Immigration Detention Centre due to a police incident.

Pictures currently show the scene as a number of police vehicles are blocking the road including a police car and police van.

A cordon has also been erected as cars making their way towards the road have been turned around by police throughout the morning.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet known but witnesses have described seeing a police helicopter hovering nearby.

Here is how the scene looks

The Northern Echo: Picture: GAVIN ENGELBRECHT Picture: GAVIN ENGELBRECHT

The Northern Echo: Picture: NORTHERN ECHO Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

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First pictures of scene as County Durham road blocked and police cordon in place