Police were called to a Hartlepool street after a call was made reporting a man had been seen with a firearm.

Officers from Cleveland Police were alerted to Uppingham Street, off Oxford Road in the town, after a call reporting concerns last night, Thursday, October 29.

Witnesses said armed officers were seen in the area during the alert, with the street closed off for a short time as inquiries were carried out.

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Cleveland Police were called to Uppingham Street in Hartlepool to reports a man had been seen with a firearm in a house. Image copyright Google Maps.

It became clear after a short time no-one in the area posed a threat.

Today, Friday, October 30, a spokesperson for the force said: “We were called to a report of a man with a suspected firearm at a property on this street at 9.30pm last night.

“Officers attended the scene and there was no report of this.”

Anyone with information which could help inquiries can call the force on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.