Newcastle University police incident LIVE: Huge cordon with buildings evacuated, tell me about this news today

Northumbria Police responded to an active incident in Newcastle city centre that led to the evacuation of several Newcastle University buildings and the establishment of a large security cordon.

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Key details from the scene:

• Streets Affected: Police taped off multiple surrounding roads, including Queen Victoria Road, King’s Road, St Thomas’ Street, and Brewery Lane.

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• Emergency Response: A significant emergency presence deployed to the area, including uniformed officers guarding cordon perimeters, police dog units, and fire and rescue crews.

• Impact on Campus: Students and staff were evacuated from the affected buildings and restricted from entering the perimeter.

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The exact cause of the alert has not been publicly specified by Northumbria Police, with emergency services focusing on securing the area while responding to the situation.