Officers give explanation for a heavy police presence in a South Shields street
Police were deployed to a South Shields street following reports of protest activity.
Officers from Northumbria Police were deployed to Wouldhave Court, in South Shields, shortly after 5.30pm on Saturday, April 11.
Police were called to the scene after they were made aware of protest activity in the area.
Northumbria Police have stated that they had a “proportionate policing presence” to engage with those who were present at the protest.
The Force has said their priority was to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 5.30pm on Saturday (April 11), we were made aware of protest activity in the Wouldhave Court area of South Shields.
“We had a proportionate policing presence in place at the scene to engage with those present.
“Shortly after 6.30pm, those involved in the protest activity left the area.
“Ensuring the safety of everyone, including those participating in protests, other members of the public and our officers is always our utmost priority.”