Police incident shuts Tavistock road in both directions

A road in Tavistock is currently shut in both directions due to a police incident.

Old Exeter Road is closed from Barley Market Street to A386 Parkwood Road.

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Town Mill Gardens just after 3am this morning (7 June) to reports of a man in distress.

A force spokesperson said: "Officers attended the scene and located a man with a head injury.

'The man was taken to Derriford Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening."

Police remained at the scene to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident."

According to Inrix, the traffic and monitoring service: "Old Exeter Road in both directions closed due to police incident from Barley Market Street to A386 Parkwood Road."

8:15am update

Old Exeter Road has now re-opened in both directions, according to Inrix. Officers have concluded their police investigation.