POLICE have set up a tent and cordoned off an area of a Southampton park this morning.

Officers are at the scene in Riverside Park following the incident, and residents have reported seeing a police helicopter hovering over the city.

Pictures show a tent set up by the River Itchen in the park.

Man's body found in water at Riverside Park

About seven police cars and vans are situated at the area between River Walk and Broadwater Road.

One resident said: “I heard cars screeching and then a bang that sounded like a gunshot, which woke me up. Then it all went quiet.”

The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for more information.

More to follow