Armed Police swoop on Asda in South Shields

At approximately 8.10pm on Monday June 26, police received reports of a suspicious vehicle travelling on Ocean Road, South Shields.

The report stated that the men in the vehicle, a navy blue Vauxhall Astra, were seen with what appeared to be a handgun.

Armed officers were deployed and the car was located at Asda, Coronation Street, the vehicle and the occupants were searched and no weapons were found.

Reports on social media are currently stating that an explosive device was present at the scene. This is false, no such item was discovered or was ever believed to be involved