Armed police are responding to a serious incident at a Bristol hospital.
Southmead Hospital was evacuated at around midday following reports of a suspicious package.
Avon and Somerset Police say a man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
In a statement, they force confirmed that a cordon is in place, but there are “no reported injuries at this time”.
Southmead Hospital is 25 miles from Wiltshire, but casualties suffering significant injuries in the county are often rushed to the hospital’s Regional Major Trauma Centre.
A North Bristol NHS spokesperson said: “We are currently responding to a security incident in our Emergency Department.
“We’re asking all members of the public to please stay away from the Emergency Department at Southmead Hospital whilst this incident is ongoing.
“This means that we have had to cancel all outpatient appointments and visiting today.
“We are unable to comment further at this time but will issue updates as soon as possible.”
