THERE was a heavy police presence in Lowesmoor with police vans on blue lights called to the area.

West Mercia Police said officers were called to the area because of a concern for someone's welfare.

Police vans on blue lights could be seen parked in Lowesmoor near the entrance to Asda last night (Monday) at about 6.45pm.

One was parked inside the entrance to Asda and another on the main road.

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A spokesperson for West Mercia Police confirmed this morning that officers were called due to a welfare report.

They said: “Officers attended the scene on Lowesmoor, Worcester at around 6.45pm yesterday (Monday 5 December) following reports concerning someone’s welfare.”