Emergency services called to Northampton town centre due to concerns for woman’s welfare

Roads have reopened after emergency services were called to Northampton town centre to respond to concerns for a woman’s welfare.

Police asked motorists to avoid Northampton town centre yesterday (Sunday, September 4) – particularly Victoria Promenade – as emergency services dealt with an incident at that location. The nature of the incident was not disclosed.

Police have now provided Chronicle & Echo with an update with regards to that incident.

A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police told this newspaper: “Police officers were called to St John’s car park near Victoria Promenade at 2.50pm yesterday (September 4) following reports of a concern for the welfare of a woman in the area.

“The road was reopened just after 5pm and the woman is now receiving support.”