Everything we know so far as emergency services spotted at Sunderland restaurant
Police and Northern Gas have been seen at a restaurant in the Millfield area of Sunderland this morning.
Northumbria Police attended the Everest Mountain Daisy, on Hylton Road, in the Millfield area of Sunderland on the morning of Thursday, October 29.
According to reports on social media, part of Hylton Road was cordoned off as officers conducted their inquiries and has since reopened to traffic.
Dozens of police officers could be seen inside the restaurant – which serves South Indian and Sri Lankan food – while a number of police vehicles were stationed outside.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “As part of an ongoing investigation, we are carrying out planned activity at a premises on Hylton Road, in the Millfield area of Sunderland.
“There is no risk to the wider public and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with an officer on duty.
“Members of the public can also get in touch by sending a direct message on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on the force’s website.
“Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101.”
At around 8am, while police officers were at the Everest Mountain Daisy, a suspected gas leak was discovered and Northern Gas Networks were called.
A spokeswoman for Northern Gas Networks said: "Our teams responded to a call at 8am from the police regarding a potential gas escape at a property they were attending in the Hylton Road area of Sunderland.
"We responded quickly, carried out thorough safety checks and identified a leak on a gas pipe inside the property.
"Gas supplies were secured and made safe so the property owner can organise a repair to the pipe and their gas supply can be safely restored."
Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.
Everest Mountain Daisy has been contacted by the Echo for a comment.