Cleveland Police cordon off parts of Amberton Road and Leamington Parade in Hartlepool

A house in the middle of Amberton Road has been taped off with police carrying out inquiries inside.

A police van and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) vehicle were parked outside the address on Wednesday morning.

Residents told of hearing a “commotion” at around midnight on Tuesday.

Police in Amberton Road on Wednesday morning.

One woman, who has lived in the road for decades, but declined to be named, said she was about to watch TV when she heard a disturbance.

She said: “About 12 o’clock I heard a commotion, broken glass and shouting.

"I didn’t dare look out. Then about 10 to 15 minutes later police came and it was all flashing blue lights for a while.

"When I looked out this morning there was all this.”

A police cordon in Leamington Parade, Hartlepool.

The resident described the incident as “unusual” for the road, adding: “Years ago we used to have problems but we haven’t had anything like this.”

Other neighbours said how the road is a nice one to live in.

Police have also cordoned off part of Leamington Parade, in the Oxford Road area of Hartlepool, on Wednesday.

It is not known if the two are linked.

The Mail has contacted Cleveland Police for comment.

More updates to follow.