‘Number of fatalities’ in Plymouth ‘serious firearms incident’, police say

Police said a critical incident had been declared, the area cordoned off, and it believes the situation is “contained”

Helicopters at the scene of incident in the Keyham area of Plymouth. Picture: @dylan_hainey/PA Wire 

Police in England have said there have been a “number of fatalities” in a “serious firearms incident” in Plymouth.

Several other casualties are receiving treatment following the incident in Biddick Drive in the Keyham area of the city, Devon and Cornwall Police said.