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A heavy police presence has been reported across Nottingham and multiple city centre roads have been closed due to a major incident. The public have been told to use alternative routes due to the large-scale investigation.
The A6008 Upper Parliament Street is currently closed from the junction with Maid Marian Way, towards the Theatre Royal. Police, paramedics and firefighters are all at the scene, along with specialist rescue unit vehicles. The A60 Mansfield Road is also closed between Woodborough Road, towards Mapperley and St Ann's, and Shakespeare Street, near the Victoria Centre. While Milton Street, the street parallel to the main entrance to the shopping centre, and Burton Street are also closed in the city centre. All, due to what has been described as a 'major police incident, and tram tickets are being accepted on NCT buses.
Chief Inspector Neil Humphries, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers are currently on scene at multiple road closures due to an ongoing incident. Please avoid these areas as they are expected to remain closed for some time.” Maples Street in Hyson Green is also shut, while the A609 Ilkeston Road is also closed in both directions, with slow traffic due to a police incident from Faraday Road to Bright Street. Magdala Road near Mapperley Park is also closed.
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