Emergency services are currently responding to reports of an incident at the Old Market in Hereford.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the Old Market at around 4pm.

Your Herefordshire understands that a section of the shopping centre has been cordoned off and staff and customers have been evacuated from shops and businesses.

Some members of the public have reported seeing smoke rising from the top car park and a ‘burning smell’ in the area.

Pedestrians are advised to avoid the area.

More soon.