Armed police have come to an estate in Middlesbrough as a nearby primary school was locked down.
Multiple police vans and armed officers are currently in the Stockton estate in the Portrack area and have been observed entering several homes.
The nearby Tilery Primary School alerted parents, saying: 'Because of a continuing police incident on the Portrack estate, if your child is coming to school, can you please take them to the main hall.'
Shortly before 11am the school shared an updated statement, saying: 'THANK YOU to all parents, carers and families for your patience and understanding this morning.
The safety of our children, staff and community is our highest priority and we followed our safeguarding procedures to ensure this.
'Children are now back in classes and we will keep you updated on the situation.'
Both Cleveland and Durham Police forces are present, with crime scene investigation vans and sniffer dogs also seen at the scene.
A police statement said: 'Police are currently executing a series of warrants in the Stockton area as part of an ongoing operation.
'Armed and unarmed officers from Durham Constabulary and Cleveland Police are involved in the activity as well as specialist search officers and dog section.
'A cordon remains in place at these addresses.
'We will issue further information on this activity as soon as possible.'
Police activity has been spotted on a number of streets in the Portrack area, including St Ann's Terrace (which is where Tilery Primary School is located), Burtonport Walk, Eastport Road, and Hertford Road.
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