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Cordon in place following incident in Hereford High Town

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Monday, 29 January 2018 12:31

Emergency services are currently dealing with a 'serious incident' in Hereford city centre.

A cordon has been in place in High Town following an incident this lunchtime.

The incident happened outside Phone Matters in Commercial Street.

West Mercia Police say there is no threat to the public. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident.

One person was taken to Hereford County Hospital via land ambulance.

The cordon is expected to remain in place for several hours while investigation work is carried out.

More to follow.

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