Ongoing armed response in Stockton to arrest man

At approximately 6.45pm on Tuesday 26 November police were called to reports of a man driving a vehicle around the Stockton area while suspected of being armed with a firearm.

Officers, including armed response, were deployed to the area to carry out a search for the driver.

The vehicle was located unoccupied, and enquiries are ongoing to locate the man with officers, including armed response, conducting patrols and warrants in the area.

Anyone who has information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or via the website quoting reference number 225282.