Police cordon outside Burton Latimer house following incident
Police officers are standing guard outside a house in Hillcrest Avenue, Burton Latimer, following an incident that took place in the ‘early hours’ of today (Monday, August 24).
A cordon is in place in front of a home that stands close to the Hillcrest Avenue and Queensway t-junction.
One police car and two officers are within the inner cordon, another police car parked across Hillcrest Avenue, at its junction with Finedon Road.
Motorists are being diverted away from the blocked street.
It is understood forensics officers are due to examine the scene.
One resident said there were six police cars and two ambulances in the street this morning.
She said: “A man was taken away in handcuffs. I just hope that everyone is alright.”
Another neighbour said they had been asleep and woke up to find the cordon, saying it happened in the early hours.
Northants Police has been contacted for a statement.
More to follow.