POLICE have confirmed why an emergency service presence was reported on a residential street.

Three police cars with emergency equipment activated were reported on Alpass Avenue in Bewsey.

This came following reports of concern for the welfare of a man on Monday afternoon.

Cheshire Police has confirmed this was the reason for officer’s attendance, with a man taken to hospital.

A force spokesman said: “At approximately 12.45pm on Monday, March 18, police were called to concerns for the welfare of a man in Alpass Avenue, Warrington.

“Officers attended and the man was taken to hospital.”