14.29 – Update

Following an emergency call at 12.30, multiple resources have attended the scene, including our Hazardous Area Response Team, Air Ambulance, doctors, advanced clinicians and operational commanders.

Five patients have been assessed so far, with two already taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

20.55 Update

We can confirm that NWAS has now left the scene, in agreement with our multiagency partners. Two of the five casualties have required hospital treatment, and we wish them a full and quick recovery.

We would like to offer our thanks to our emergency services and local authority colleagues who have supported and continue to support the ongoing operation, as the building remains unsafe.