AMESBURY Police have safeguarded a woman after reports of suspected “cuckooing” at her home in the town.

Officers were called to the property on Tuesday morning (February 10), following urgent welfare concerns raised both to the control room and directly to officers.

Neighbourhood and response officers attended quickly and found the tenant alone.

The home was secured to prevent the return of two adults who had been living there uninvited since Tuesday, February 3.

Police established that the pair were in the early stages of exploiting the resident and had previously been linked to similar activity in the area.

With the tenant’s permission, officers removed the personal items of the two non-residents and returned them at a neutral location.

An amount of Class A drugs was also seized, and related drug paraphernalia was safely disposed of.

Both individuals have been ordered not to return to the property.

The tenant has been fully safeguarded, with support from immediate family and her housing association notified.

Cuckooing is a where criminals take over a person’s home to use it for criminal activities.

This often involves the victim being manipulated or coerced into allowing their home to be used for criminal purposes, such as drug dealing.

Amesbury Police said the swift action demonstrates their commitment to protecting vulnerable residents and preventing exploitation in the community.