‘Major police incident’ in Nottingham as city centre roads closed

A heavy police presence has been reported across Nottingham city centre due to a major incident.

Police have put multiple road closures in place and the tram network has been suspended. People have been told to use alternative routes through the centre due to a large-scale investigation.

In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, Nottinghamshire Police said officers and other emergency services are currently in attendance at several locations, including the Maid Marian Way junction of Upper Parliament Street. The statement read: “There are multiple road closures in place throughout the city while the incident is being investigated.

“We are asking the public and motorists to please avoid the following areas and plan alternate routes.” While The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network said it has suspended all services due to “major police incidents around the city and suburbs.”

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Roads cordoned off include Ilkeston Road, Milton Street, Maples Street, and Woodborough Road, from the junction with Magdala Road into the city. Chief Inspector Neil Humphries 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.”

In a separate statement, NET advised travellers that NCT buses are accepting its tickets and passes, while EMR trains are also accepting its tickets and passes between Hucknall and Beeston, and Nottingham station.

Police, paramedics and firefighters are all at the scene, along with specialist rescue unit vehicles. For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/news Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter. Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here.

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