Forensic teams and multiple police officers were seen at a North East property last night as an estate was cordoned off in response to an incident. 

Armed police and multiple police vehicles descended on Ivy Grove in Hartlepool on Thursday (October 19) following an incident.

A team of white-suited forensic officers were also spotted inside a property taking pictures of the scene whilst officers stood guard outside.

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The Northern Echo: Incident on Ivy Grove, Hartlepool.Incident on Ivy Grove, Hartlepool. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

The Northern Echo: Incident on Ivy Grove, Hartlepool.Incident on Ivy Grove, Hartlepool. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

The home was cordoned off.

This incident comes hours after police were pictured on neighbouring street Pine Grove yesterday where armed officers converged outside a property which saw a woman arrested.

Cleveland Police said: "Following a report of damage being caused at a property on Pine Grove, Hartlepool, around 3:45pm on Thursday 19th October, a woman barricaded herself inside the property.

The Northern Echo: Incident on Ivy Grove, Hartlepool.Incident on Ivy Grove, Hartlepool. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

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"A woman aged in her thirties was arrested in connection with the incident at around 4am this morning.

"She remains in police custody at this time."

It is not yet known whether these two incidents are linked.

Cleveland Police have been contacted for more information.