Police called to incident at the EE store in The Bridges following reports of a woman in distress

Northumbria Police have confirmed that they were called to an incident at the EE store in The Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland.

It happened yesterday (Tuesday, June 23) at around 4.30pm after officers received reports over concerns of the welfare of a woman.

When police arrived at the scene, they found the lady in distress and called for medical service.

It has been confirmed that the woman was offered support and then left in the care of medical professionals.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) we received a report of concern for a female in the EE store in The Bridges, Sunderland.

“Emergency services attended and found a woman in distress. She was offered support and left in the care of medical experts.”

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