POLICE were called to a report of concern for safety in St Helens town centre on Thursday afternoon.

A police presence was at the car park at St Mary's car park on Chalon Way East, St Helens from shortly after 4pm.

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Officers received a report of concern for the safety of a woman at 4.10pm.

Police provided assistance and the incident concluded at 5.35pm.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services attended and the woman was given treatment.