‘Serious and tragic incident unfolding’ in Plymouth
Multiple fatalities in Plymouth after at least ‘two people’ are shot and more ‘gunfire’ is heard as MP warns residents to stay indoors – but ‘tragic incident’ is NOT terror-related
Emergency crews have been called to a ‘serious and tragic’ incident in Keyham, New Prospect, PlymouthAround three air ambulances and Hazardous Area Response Unit (HART),raced to the scene this eveningWitnesses in the area have described hearing ‘loud bangs’ and ‘gun shots’ in area near St Levan’s Road
Several people are feared to have been shot dead tonight in a ‘serious and tragic’ incident in Plymouth tonight following reports of ‘loud bangs’ and ‘gun shots’ in the area.
The Hazardous Area Response Unit (HART), National Police Air Service and around three air ambulances raced to the scene in North Prospect following reports of multiple fatalities after at least ‘two people’ were shot in the area near St Levan’s Road just after 6pm.
Locals are also being warned to stay indoors as police officers and paramedics attend the ‘ongoing incident’ in the Keyham area tonight.
The incident, which is thought to involve a number of victims, is ‘not terror related’ and the suspect involved is not ‘on the run’, Plymouth MP Johnny Mercer has said.
Tonight Home Secretary Priti Patel said: ‘The incident in Plymouth is shocking and my thoughts are with those affected.
‘I have spoken to the Chief Constable and offered my full support.
‘I urge everyone to remain calm, follow police advice and allow our emergency services to get on with their jobs.’
As the scenes continue to unfold, local Labour MP Luke Pollard tweeted: ‘Really worrying news coming out of Keyham in Plymouth. Please can everyone stay safe, stay indoors and follow police advice.’
The Hazardous Area Response Unit (HART), National Police Air Service and around three air ambulances raced to the scene in North Prospect following reports that at least two people had been shot in the area near St Levan’s Road just after 6pm
Around three air ambulances raced to the scene in North Prospect, Plymouth, this evening after ‘serious’ incident began to unfold
Emergency crews were called to the area near St Levan’s Road just after 6pm following reports of a ‘serious’ incident
A nearby school sports centre has been closed down and people are being told to stay indoors by police
He added: ‘Awaiting confirmation of number of victims but this looks like a very grim day for our city and our community.
‘Please can I ask that you think of the families and our community and not share any images or videos of any of the victims. #keyham.’
A nearby school sports centre has been closed down and people are being told to stay indoors by police.
Cordons have also been put in place around a block of flats to prevent pedestrians accessing the area.
Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth has also been evacuated as a precaution.
In a statement South Western Ambulance Service said: ‘We were called at 18.12 to an ongoing incident in Plymouth.
‘We responded to the incident with a significant number of resources, including Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), multiple ambulances, air ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics.
‘We will provide an update here in due course.’
Meanwhile Plymouth MP Johnny Mercer said on Twitter: ‘I am aware of a serious and tragic incident unfolding in Plymouth.
‘Please obey all instructions from the Police and do not post rumour or speculation on social media. I will post news when I have it.’
Devon and Cornwall Police have been contacted for comment.
More to follow
A cordon remains in place on the road as officer and ambulance crew members remain at the scene
The Hazardous Area Response Unit (HART), National Police Air Service and paramedics are at the scene
