Homes evacuated in residential street as police deal with ‘ongoing incident’

Police evacuated residents from their homes on a residential street late last night as it was an “ongoing incident.”

A mass evacuation of properties on West View Road in Hartlepool took place before midnight on Monday (27 May) following reports of an incident.

The police evacuated several houses and thanked the population for their cooperation.

The exact circumstances of the incident are not yet known.

Cleveland Police said last night: “We are currently dealing with an ongoing incident on West View Road in Hartlepool.

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“A small number of homes were evacuated and some residents were allowed to return to their homes.

“Officers will remain at the scene while the incident is dealt with and we would like to thank all those affected for their co-operation and patience.”

Cleveland Police have been contacted for further information.