Armed police in emergency call to Finedon street after loud 'bang'

The incident happened yesterday as residents settled in for the night
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A 'loud bang' sparked a police investigation in a quiet Finedon street last night (Sunday).

Neighbours in Allen Road have told this newspaper that they saw armed police in the road outside a property and police cars in the street just before 10pm.

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One resident, who did not wish to be named, said they were woken by a loud bang.

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Allen Road

They said: "It was between 9pm and 10pm. It woke me up. There were five to six police cars outside and armed response officers with guns.

"They kept walking back and forth. I wasn't scared because I knew the police would be here in seconds. They are always here.

"I thought the loud bang was just teenagers letting off fireworks."

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Other residents were also disturbed by the noise and were shocked at what they saw. One visitor to the street was checking on elderly parents.

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Allen Road, Finedon

They said: "When they heard a bang they got up to investigate. There were armed police, and police dogs. I think it shook them up a little bit."

Residents took to Facebook to discuss what they had heard, describing seeing forensics officers on the scene of a house.

One resident said: "Some people say it was a gunshot, others say it was a firework. There have been quite a few problems in the area. Police are always at the house."

Northamptonshire Police have been contacted for a comment.