A road in the centre of Newton Abbot is closed due to a police incident this morning (Monday, May 4).

The A382 Bradley Lane is currently closed both ways from Market Street to the B3195 Halcyon Road while police investigate an alleged stabbing incident in the area that occurred overnight.

Eyewitnesses at the scene have reported a ‘large police presence’ with half a dozen police vehicles and armed officers in the area.

Devon and Cornwall police have been approached for comment.