A LARGE police response was called to deal with an incident in a residential road in Parkstone on Thursday evening.

Officers closed off a section of Churchill Road and the NPAS helicopter had been seen circling overhead for some time.

Bournemouth Echo: A police cordon in relation to the incident in Churchill Road, Parkstone. Picture: Darren SladeA police cordon in relation to the incident in Churchill Road, Parkstone. Picture: Darren Slade

There were reports of armed police at the scene, as well as the police dog unit.

Residents reported seeing a number of marked and unmarked police cars in attendance, as well as an ambulance and a police forensics team.

Bournemouth Echo: A scenes of crime investigation van at the incident. Picture: Andy FaireyA scenes of crime investigation van at the incident. Picture: Andy Fairey

The emergency service presence in the area was ongoing for several hours.