Winchester Streets Locked Down After Police Incident – False Alarm Sparks Chaos
Police Maintain Heavy Guard in Winchester City Centre
Two streets in Winchester remain under tight police watch this lunchtime following an incident that sparked major concern. Tower Street and all routes to Staple Gardens are sealed off, with officers firmly guarding every cordon.
False Alarm Sends Police Into Overdrive
Officers were called to Staple Gardens just after 11am amid fears of a major emergency. One fire engine raced to Winchester police HQ, forcing a city centre road closure. But the tension eased when it turned out to be a false alarm.
By midday, three fire crews arrived at Tower Street, only to discover the panic was triggered by an overheating electrical supply — not a blazing fire.
