Durham city centre evacuated

A road closure is in place on Saddler street while police enquiries take place. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Durham police have cordoned off part of the Market Square in the city centre to investigate an incident.

Staff from nearby shops in the Prince Bishops shopping centre were evacuated at around 8:4am on Saturday morning.

A road closure is in place on Saddler street while police enquiries take place.

A road closure is in place on Saddler street while police enquiries take place. Credit: Anthony Short

Durham police have cordoned off part of the Market Square Credit: Wendy Buttleman

Staff from nearby shops in the Prince Bishops shopping centre were evacuated Credit: Wendy Buttleman