UPDATED 1.30PM: Click here for the latest on this story from earlier today.
UPDATED 10.50AM: Police have now left the scene.
ARMED police have blocked roads in a York suburb.
Reports are coming in that North Yorkshire Police have blocked roads in the Groves in York.
Eldon Street was shut from Markham Street upwards with police currently at the scene.
One local resident who didn't want to be named, said: "There are loads of uniformed officers and police vehicles around with officers carrying plastic evidence bags looking in front gardens."
The Press has contacted North Yorkshire Police and we will update the story when we hear back.
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