A number of closures have taken place due to a police incident in Oxford city centre.

A police cordon is currently in place on Broad Street and the surrounding streets.

The Bodleian Libraries confirmed that both the Old Bodleian Library and Weston Library are currently closed. 

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Both Blackwell's stores at 48 to 51 Broad Street are shut along with Blackwell's Science Fiction.

The King's Arms on Holywell Street also confirmed they are shut due to the ongoing police incident.

Our reporter at the scene was also told The Buttery hotel in Broad Street has been evacuated and staff had to tell three rooms to leave due to the incident. 

It is understood that the incident is a "bomb scare" with our reporter at the scene being told police are looking for a suspicious package.

We have contacted Thames Valley Police to confirm this.

The latest police statement said: "We are aware of an incident in Oxford city centre in the vicinity of Broad Street.

"We currently have a cordon in place and advise the public to avoid the area while the incident is being dealt with.

"Thank you for your co-operation. More to follow."