Police force entry into Portsmouth flat after woman seen 'shouting out of a window'

By Millie Salkeld

Published 20th Jul 2020, 17:49 BST

Updated 20th Jul 2020, 19:30 BST

POLICE forced entry into a flat this afternoon after a call from a member of the public concerned about a woman ‘seen shouting out of a window’.

Officers entered the flat in London Road, Hilsea after getting no answer at the door.

placeholder image

Royal Navy chief petty officer died in M275 crash

A police spokeswoman said: ‘We were called just before 2pm today (July 20) to a concern for welfare after a member of the public saw a woman shouting out of a window.

Police presence at London Road, Hilsea on 20th July 2020.

Picture: Habibur Rahman — Police presence at London Road, Hilsea on 20th July 2020. Picture: Habibur Rahman

placeholder image — Police presence at London Road, Hilsea on 20th July 2020. Picture: Habibur Rahman

‘Officers attended and got no answer at the address. Due to concerns over her safety, officers entered the address however it was empty.

‘Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 and quote 44200270397.’

SEE ALSO: 32 unseen photos of Portsmouth from 1970

A message from the Editor, Mark Waldron

Police presence at London Road, Hilsea on 20th July 2020.

Picture: Habibur Rahman — Police presence at London Road, Hilsea on 20th July 2020. Picture: Habibur Rahman

placeholder image — Police presence at London Road, Hilsea on 20th July 2020. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Thank you for reading this story. The dramatic events of 2020 are having a major impact on our advertisers and thus our revenues.

The News is more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription to support our journalism. You can subscribe here for unlimited access to Portsmouth news and information online.

Every subscription helps us continue providing trusted, local journalism and campaign on your behalf for our city.