Heysham road closed due to 'police incident'

Police closed Heysham bypass between Trumacar roundabout and Moss Road at Heaton due to an ongoing police incident.
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Traffic built up on Oxcliffe Road around 5pm yesterday, (Tuesday) and traffic was also diverted through Overton, including lorries, whilst the road was closed.

Police said it was a concern for welfare, and the woman involved was detained and taken to a place of safety.

Police were unable to say when the road was reopened after the incident which occurred around teatime yesterday (Tuesday).