POLICE were called after a woman was spotted on a bridge over Cow Lane yesterday evening.

The incident happened at around 7pm with witnesses reporting a woman was on the bridge with lots of police present.

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Richfield Avenue leading up to Cow Lane was blocked off by emergency services too. 

A police spokesman said: "This was a fear for welfare for a woman, which was safely resolved."