A significant emergency response, including armed officers and an air ambulance, was deployed to a street in Exeter on Tuesday evening after reports of a major incident.
Emergency Services Swarm Cowick Street
Police, fire crews, and paramedics rushed to Cowick Street following an alert on the evening of Tuesday, 30 December 2025. Witnesses reported that a building in the area was sealed off, with the scene described as being "on lockdown." The presence of armed police units was a notable part of the substantial emergency presence.
Air Ambulance Lands in Nearby Park
Adding to the scale of the operation, an air ambulance was seen landing in a park close to the incident. One local witness described a "sizeable police/ambulance presence and helicopter" near the park on Cowick Street. They reported seeing five police cars, a police van, and an ambulance van at the location.
Police Yet to Release Details
As of late Tuesday night, Devon and Cornwall Police had not released an official statement regarding the nature of the major incident. The force has been contacted for further information and clarification on the circumstances that led to such a significant multi-agency response. The situation remained developing, with emergency crews actively managing the scene.
