Huge police presence and cordon in place around Wheatsheaf pub in Sunderland

There is a huge police presence and the area surrounding the Wheatsheaf pub in Monkwearmouth has been cordoned off by Northumbria Police.

The footpaths around the front and side of the pub are currently cordoned off by police tape, with a significant number of police officers seen around the outside of the pub.

The pub also appears to be currently closed.

At least seven police vehicles including cars and vans could be seen on all sides of the building.

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