A resident has recounted the dramatic moment police stormed his block of flats.

Around 17 police vehicles descended on a block of flats on Chapel Road at around 10.45am on Friday, opposite St Mary's Church.

The exact cause of the incident is unknown.

Speaking to the Echo, resident Marc, 41, said he was working from home this morning when he heard police sirens outside his flat.

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When he went to look out the window, he saw the car parked in the middle of the road, while one police officer was holding a battering ram and another had a riot shield.

He said: "Since then I saw one with a police dog and then I saw another one with a riot shield and a rifle and another one with a rifle.

"It has all calmed down now.

"Apart from sirens and turning up in a hurry, it has been quite calm."

Police have shut Chapel Road between St Mary's Street and Maryfield.

Eight marked police cars, one van and an unmarked car are on scene as of 12.15pm.