Areas of Northampton town centre cordoned off by police due to concern for welfare of young person

Parts of The Drapery and Market Square were closed between around 6.15pm and 7pm on Wednesday (May 28).

A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said: “Shortly before 6.15pm last night we received a call regarding a concern for welfare of a young person.

“Cordons were put in place to allow for the emergency services to bring this person to a place of safety.”

The cordons were lifted just after 7pm, according to the spokeswoman.