A police helicopter was seen searching over Sunderland following reports of a disturbance.
Northumbria Police received a call of a possible disturbance involving three men on the A1231 Wessington Way, near Sainsbury's.
Officers were called at around 1.20pm on Saturday, with the police helicopter called to assist in a search of the area.
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A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: “At around 1.20pm on Saturday we received a report of a possible disturbance on the side of the A1231 near Sainsbury’s involving three males.
“Officers attended, assisted by the National Police Air Service, and a thorough search of the area was carried out.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish if any offences have been committed.”
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