Police called to overnight incident on Leigh Park road after neighbours hear 'screaming'

At least three police vehicles and an ambulance were called to the scene on Tichborne Grove.

Part of the street was cordoned off and officers investigating the incident were seen dressed in forensic overalls going in and out of a house.

A resident on the street said he had heard ‘screaming’ before the police arrived at the scene.

Photographs sent to The News suggest that officers in attendance were at the scene for a number of hours, as the photos span the dark of night until after sunrise.

The police have been contacted for further details on this incident.

More to follow.

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