Police swooped in force on a residential street in Middlesbrough this evening to deal with an incident.

Multiple police vehicles were seen on Grosmont Road, in the Whale Hill area, of Eston, from around 5pm today (Friday, August 4).

Pictures reveal at least three police cars and three police vans on the scene near Whale Hill shops, where a cordon was placed. 

The nature of the incident is not yet known.

Cleveland Police and the North East Ambulance services have been approached for comment.

More as we have it. 

The Northern Echo: Police at the scene of an incident on Grosmont Road in Middlesbrough this evening (Friday, August 4). Picture: TB MediaPolice at the scene of an incident on Grosmont Road in Middlesbrough this evening (Friday, August 4). Picture: TB Media (Image: TB Media)

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