Hartlepool residents evacuated overnight after 'incident'

Cleveland Police posted on its social media to say that it was "dealing with an ongoing incident". Credit: Google Maps

Residents on a Hartlepool street had to be evacuated from their homes after an "incident".

At around 11pm on Monday 27 May, Cleveland Police posted on its social media to say that it had been "dealing with an ongoing incident" at West View Road.

It added: "A small number of properties have been evacuated and some residents have been allowed to return to their homes.

"Officers will remain at the scene whilst the incident is dealt with and we’d like to thank all those affected for their co-operation and patience."

The incident has now been stood down, with residents allowed to return to their properties.

A 34 year old man remains in custody facing questioning.

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