Police tent erected as forensics arrive on scene and police cordon remains in place at serious incident in Northampton

Forensics are on scene at a serious incident in Northampton.

A police cordon has been set up close to the Cock Inn Hotel in Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe.

Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were on the scene from before 4pm today (Wednesday March 22).

A blue and white tent was put up at the scene just before 6pm.

The road remains closed and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Northamptonshire Police tweeted: “We’re currently at the scene of an incident in Harborough Road, Northampton.

“The road is closed between the Cock Hotel junction and the Kingsthorpe Waitrose.

“Members of the public are asked to find an alternative route until further notice.”

No official confirmation about the nature of the incident has been release.

Northamptonshire Police has been contacted for further comment.

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UPDATE: Floral tributes have been placed at the scene. Police officers and a cordon remain in place this morning (Thursday March 23).

UPDATE: Police appeal for any information, no matter how small.

More to follow.