WELFARE concerns for a woman lead to police closing a road in Reading today.

Rembrandt Way, Coley Park, Reading, was temporarily closed by officers at around 11am today.

The closure was put in place by Thames Valley Police, responding to a 'fear for welfare' call at a home on the affected road.

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Theforce said this has since been safely resolved and the road was re-opened by 1pm this afternoon.

A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "This closure related to a fear for welfare for a woman at an address in Rembrandt Way.

"This has been resolved safely and roads are now re-open."