People unwell after woman approaches them with bag

Two people have been taken to hospital after a woman approached them with a bag, leading to them feeling unwell.

Avon and Somerset Police said it was called to reports of a woman approaching people in Stall Street in Bath at around 14:30 BST.

Two people were experiencing breathing difficulties and itchy eyes as a result.

A police spokesperson said officers were working with ambulance and fire crews and have "well rehearsed plans for responding to such incidents".

Dakota Nicholls said he was leaving work when he saw the scene.

"It was quite frightening because it was so close to work.

"I saw people in hazmat’s suits, loads of ambulances, police cars. I’ve never seen anything like that before. It was out of the ordinary.”

Avon and Somerset Police said "as a precaution" emergency personnel were wearing protective clothing.

Police were called by the ambulance service just after 15:00 BST.

"Emergency services remain at the scene at the moment, but we hope to be able to reopen the area as soon as possible," added the spokesperson.