Air ambulance called as police put up cordon in Portsmouth city centre after incident

Emergency services are attending an incident in Portsmouth city centre this evening.
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 30th Apr 2021, 18:26 BST
Updated 30th Apr 2021, 20:31 BST
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A police cordon was put up in Arundel Street near the junction with Slindon Street at around 5.30pm. Slindon Street, Yapton Street and part of Arundel Street are taped off.

Officers were attending the scene, as well as paramedics.

An air ambulance took off from the Debenhams car park.

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Police in Slindon Street in Portsmouth city centre

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PureGym has been closed as a result of the incident. It's understood that those still inside will be let out the back of the building.

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Slindon Street in Portsmouth city centre is taped off by police on the evening of April 30, 2021. Picture: JPIMediaSlindon Street in Portsmouth city centre is taped off by police on the evening of April 30, 2021. Picture: JPIMedia
Slindon Street in Portsmouth city centre is taped off by police on the evening of April 30, 2021. Picture: JPIMedia

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