A large emergency service response has been triggered by a serious incident in a shopping street in North Devon. Police and ambulance crews were first seen in Bideford around 1pm this afternoon, Tuesday, July 2.
An eyewitness said there is currently a large number of police and ambulance personnel in Bridgeland Street. They said: “Happening now Bridgeland Street, Bideford. Not sure what actually happening. Police have closed the road. Ambulance there now too. Six police cars and one ambulance”.
Details of the incident are currently unclear. DevonLive has contacted police for further information.
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13:57Molly Seaman
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13:55Molly Seaman
DevonLive has contacted Devon and Cornwall Police for further information.
13:54Molly Seaman
A number of police vehilces are currently along Bridgland Street
13:54Molly Seaman
An eyewitness said there is currently a large number of police and ambulance staff in Bridgland Street in Bideford. They said:
Happening now Bridgland St Bideford. Not sure what actually happening. Police have closed the road. Ambulance there now too. 6 police cars 1 ambulance
