Bath city centre is locked down with police in hazmat suits after shoppers 'fell ill' when woman 'approached them with a bag'

A huge police operation is underway in Bath this afternoon after an incident that has led numerous members of the public to 'feel unwell.' 

Police say they were called to the city centre following reports that a woman had been approaching people 'with a bag.'

Police have made no arrests thus far and have locked down the area. 

Officers wearing haz-mat suits and specialist equipment have been seen in the vicinity.  

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: 'Emergency services are responding to an incident in Bath.

'At about 2.30pm a woman approached people with a bag in Stall Street, leading to some individuals then feeling unwell. The ambulance service made us aware at 3.08pm.

'We're not aware of any further reports of people feeling unwell.

'As a precaution, emergency personnel are wearing protective clothing.

'We are working with South Western Ambulance Service and Avon Fire And Rescue Service at the scene and have well-rehearsed plans for responding to such incidents.' 

More to follow.