Several people have been killed in a serious firearms incident in Plymouth, south-west England, police say, adding that they believe the situation has been contained.
Media reports said five or six people had been killed in the incident and a gunman reportedly shot dead by police.
Police did not confirm the number of fatalities.
Devon & Cornwall Police said they were called to the Keyham area of the city at 6.10pm on Thursday (local time).
“There have been a number of fatalities at the scene and several other casualties are receiving treatment,” they said.
Local MP Johnny Mercer said on Twitter: “The incident is not terror related, and neither is the suspect on the run in Plymouth”.
Earlier, he posted that “I am aware of a serious and tragic incident unfolding in Plymouth. Please obey all instructions from the police”.
South Western Ambulance Service earlier said it had responded to the incident with a significant number of resources, including Hazardous Area Response Teams, multiple ambulances, air ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics.
-AAP
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