A police incident is under way in Newcastle city centre.
A cordon is in place near the China Town area and police vehicles are on the scene.
The grass area behind the city walls has been surrounded by police tape, with several officers present.
Northumbria Police reportedly "received a report of concern for the welfare of a woman in the Stowell Street area of Newcastle", and "enquiries remain ongoing"
We will bring the latest updates on the city centre police incident as more information becomes available.
Reminder of Northumbria Police statement
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Shortly before 10.30am today, we received a report of concern for the welfare of a woman in the Stowell Street area of Newcastle.
"Emergency services are currently at the scene and enquiries are ongoing."
Video of police heading into cordon
Here is a video showing Northumbria Police officers heading into the cordon, which is just behind China Town in Newcastle city centre.
Police tape stretches along behind city walls
In the picture below, you can see that the police tape which is being used to cordon off the area behind the city walls near China Town stretches quite far along the path.
Northumbria Police officers are still in attendance and it is unclear how long they will be in the area for.
Further look at cordon
Here is a further look at the Northumbria Police cordon, with this photograph showing officers working inside the taped off area.
What Northumbria Police has said
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:
"Shortly before 10.30am today, we received a report of concern for the welfare of a woman in the Stowell Street area of Newcastle.
"Emergency services are currently at the scene and enquiries are ongoing."
A look at the cordon
Here is a further look at the police cordon, with two cars and a van parked up near the city walls behind the China Town area, and several officers nearby.
Newcastle city centre police incident
A police incident is currently taking place in Newcastle city centre, with the grass area near China Town and behind the city walls being surrounded by police tape.
Several Northumbria Police vehicles and officers are present on the scene at the moment.
