EMERGENCY services raced to Itchen Bridge following reports of a concern for welfare incident.

Police blocked off the Itchen Bridge at around 11.30am today after receiving reports of a concern for welfare for a woman. 

Officers attended and the woman has now been located. 

Motorists were previously urged to find alternative routes, however, both lanes have now reopened.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called out at 11.29am following reports of concern for welfare for a woman on the Itchen Bridge."

 

Officers have attended and the woman has been located.