Floral tributes and heavy cordon in horden as CSI examines alleyway
Police officers established a significant presence on Seventh Street in Horden on February 12, with crime scene investigators at work in a cordoned alleyway and floral tributes placed at the scene. Multiple road and alley cordons were in place from mid-morning, disrupting local access and prompting concern among residents.
Police presence and scene details
From around 11: 00 a. m. ET on February 12, four police vans, two police cars and a CSI van were stationed on and around Seventh Street. Officers put three cordons across Seventh Street itself, with additional cordons set up in the alleyway between Seventh and Eighth streets. A police vehicle blocked the entrance to the alley while investigators worked inside the sealed area.
Forensic teams wearing white overalls and blue gloves were seen carefully examining the ground within the alleyway, using standard crime-scene methods to look for and preserve evidence. Four bouquets of flowers were placed at the top of the alley, where they remained throughout the afternoon while investigators continued their inquiries.
Local reaction and disruption
Residents living within the cordoned area watched from windows as officers guarded both ends of the street and traffic was diverted away. Several people described inconvenience and worry: one resident asked when she would be able to reach her car, which remained inside the cordon; another parent said their young son had been asking questions about why so many police were present.
A mother-of-two who discovered the road blocked while collecting her children said she had to take an alternative route and hoped everyone involved was safe. Other neighbours described a sombre atmosphere, noting the sight of flowers and the hours-long police activity in a normally quiet part of town.
What is known and what comes next
Officials maintained the cordon while crime-scene investigators carried out their work in the alleyway, and officers remained at the scene throughout the afternoon. There has been no public statement detailing the nature of the incident or any formal updates about inquiries at the time the scene was observed.
Residents and motorists are advised to expect ongoing disruption in the immediate area while police activity remains in place. Local investigators are continuing their examination of the sealed-off area to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Further information is expected to be released when investigators are able to provide an update.
