West Mercia Police are asking members of the public and motorists to avoid an area of Hereford this evening as they deal with an ongoing incident.

West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance at an incident on the A49 (Near Debenhams) in Hereford.

There are reports of a person on the roof of the building and multiple teams are at the incident.

Hereford Cops have issued the following update:

“There is currently an ongoing incident in Hereford City. Please avoid Edgar Street/Tesco roundabout and Newmarket Street. Many thanks”