Emergency services are currently in attendance at a serious incident in Co Down.

It is understood the incident is ongoing in the Banbridge area.

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has appealed to the public to give those responding to the incident space.

“I am aware of an ongoing incident in the Banbridge area,” she posted on X.

“I would ask everyone to give the emergency services time and space to conduct their duties, and respect the privacy of the local residents.”

More to follow.