Police close Southsea road following incident

POLICE have cordoned off a Southsea road following an incident.

By Fiona Callingham

Published 13th Jun 2021, 19:20 BST

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Northumberland Road has been closed and a section of Victoria Road North, opposite Priory School, is closed to cars travelling east and police tape has been used to stop pedestrians entering the area.

It comes following an incident this evening in Northumberland Road at which police are in attendance.

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Northumberland Road in Southsea has been closed off by police
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Picture: Fiona Callingham — Northumberland Road in Southsea has been closed off by police Sunday, June 13, 2021 Picture: Fiona Callingham

Northumberland Road in Southsea has been closed off by police
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Picture: Fiona Callingham — Northumberland Road in Southsea has been closed off by police Sunday, June 13, 2021 Picture: Fiona Callingham

The News understands an ambulance is also present.

Hampshire police and the South Central Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

More to follow.

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