Two arrested after armed police swarm Middlesbrough estate

Gun-toting officers were called to Cotswold Avenue, in the Pallister Park area of the town, on Monday afternoon after reports of a "street brawl". 

The group were reportedly in possession of weapons during the incident, which took place around 1.35pm, although had dispersed by the time police arrived. 

An aerial shot of the armed police drama (Image: SKY EYE TEESSIDE)

Fantastic drone shots from the scene - taken by Sky Eye Teesside - show the armed officers with guns drawn as a crowd of onlookers gather beside one of the numerous police vehicles. 

Another image also shows a man with his hands on his head in the street.

Several armed police officers were at the scene (Image: SKY EYE TEESSIDE)

Cleveland Police has confirmed that a 19-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident. 

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A full statement from the force said: "Police received a report of an altercation involving a group potentially in possession of weapons on Cotswold Avenue, Middlesbrough, around 1:35pm.

"Upon police arrival, the group had dispersed.

"A 19-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman have since been arrested in connection with the incident and have been taken into police custody."