A police cordon is in place at a church in Darlington, where police officers and paramedics have been seen working at the scene. 

Emergency services arrived at St Cuthbert's Church at about 3pm on Monday (September 16) - with a police cordon seen stretching over several paths in the churchyard and next to Tubwell Row and Stonebridge. 

Police at the scene of the incident (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) The emergency service presence has been concentrated on a section of the St Cuthbert's Church graveyard, with paramedics seen crowding around one section of the churchyard. 

Five police cars and two ambulances in total have been seen at the incident. 

The nature of the incident hasn't been confirmed by the North East Ambulance Service or Durham Police - but images from the scene show a large gathering of people in one section of the churchyard with police officers seen blocking off areas with a cordon. 

What Happened at St Cuthbert's Church?

The incident happened on Monday afternoon, September 16th. Emergency services including police and paramedics were called to the scene. A police cordon was erected and the churchyard was closed off to the public.

What are the Police Saying?

Durham Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident and are looking for a suspect. They have not released any further details about the nature of the incident or the identity of the victim. 

Witnesses Describe the Scene

Witnesses described a large presence of emergency services, with multiple police cars and ambulances on scene. One resident told The Northern Echo that they had never seen so many emergency vehicles in the area before.

The Aftermath

The incident at St Cuthbert's Church has raised concerns among residents, who are wondering what happened and who was involved. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released as they become available.

A Place of Peace Now Under Investigation

St Cuthbert's Church is a place of peace and worship for many people in the Darlington community. The incident that occurred there is a reminder that even in the most peaceful of places, violence can happen.

The police cordon at St Cuthbert's Church remains in place as officers investigate the incident. The public is asked to avoid the area and to cooperate with the police in their investigation.