Northumbria Police have placed a large cordon around a pub and a former pub in Sunderland. The tape was put in place around The Wheatsheaf pub and the former Terminus pub in the Monkwearmouth area of the city on Sunday.
Several officers were at the scene, which is located on the corner of Roker Avenue and North Bridge Street. Police vehicles were parked up and a Northern Powergrid van was also in attendance.
Officers seen entering buildings
Officers were spotted going in and out of the building which was formerly The Terminus pub just before midday. ChronicleLive understands that the pub has been closed for several years.
Officers were also seen standing close to the entrance of The Wheatsheaf pub, which remained closed.
Police contacted for more information
Chronicle Live has contacted Northumbria Police for more information.
