Police respond to emergency call to Brazenose Lane, Stamford

About six police officers responded to a call to a house close to the centre of Stamford today (Tuesday, July 26).

Arriving in two cars and a van shortly after 2.15pm, they appeared to be searching the garden of a house in Brazenose Lane.

One officer was stationed in front of the gates to the property while others worked inside the grounds.

A police spokesman later said there had been a report of suspicious person in the area but after checks they were satisfied they had "no concerns".