Armed police respond to report of gunshots in Cleethorpes

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Armed officers were called to Barcroft Street in Cleethorpes on Monday night

Armed police were sent to a street in Cleethorpes after reports of gunshots on Monday night.

Officers carried out a search of Barcroft Street, including house to house enquiries.

No arrests have been made and there are no reports of injuries or damage, with Humberside Police saying they believed it to be "an isolated incident between individuals known to each other".

The force is appealing for information and is asking for any video footage.

The moment a person apparently opened fire with a gun was caught on a doorbell camera.

Det Supt Nicola Burnett said: "Whilst incidents of this nature thankfully remain rare in our area, I understand the concern and shock this will have caused to the local community.

"We are exploring a number of avenues of investigation to understand exactly what has happened and I can confirm at this time, nobody is thought to have sustained any injuries.

"We are in the very early stages of our investigation; however, I would like to reassure communities that we believe this to be an isolated incident between individuals known to each other.

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Humberside Police said they believed it to be "an isolated incident between individuals known to each other"

"Locals to the area can expect to see a police presence over the coming days whilst officers carry out further enquiries and speak to members in the community.

"We would encourage anybody who has any concerns to please come and speak to us."

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