One person has been taken to hospital in an on-going police stand-off sparked after an armed raided barricaded himself and terrified staff inside a petrol station.

Several members of staff are now locked away in a 'safe room' inside the building and in contact with police to try and ensure they remain safe.

Police were initially called to the scene at Hengrove Way in Bristol this morning (Thurs) and the public have been urged to stay away until the incident reaches a safe conclusion.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: "Police are at the scene of an incident which has led to the closure of Hengrove Way, Bristol, today (Thursday, September 9).

"A man armed with a knife is inside the shop of the petrol station. Staff members are uninjured within a safe room and in contact with officers.

"One person has left the scene and gone to hospital with injuries not believed life-threatening.

"Armed officers and a negotiator have been deployed to try to bring the incident to a safe conclusion. Members of the public are urged to avoid the area."

This video was filmed on the 9th September 2021.