POLICE have explained why part of a Wrexham bypass was closed yesterday evening, Monday.

Officers initially reported the closure of the A483 in Wrexham shortly before 10pm on Monday evening, September 21.

At the time, the route was closed in both directions near to the B&Q roundabout as part of an “ongoing incident”.

Today, September 22, police confirm that the incident was a response to concerns over a person’s safety.

They add that the person was taken to a place of safety following the incident.