George Bryan centre: Blaze hits Tamworth mental health centre

The fire at the George Bryant Centre Image copyright Bradley Stokes
Image caption All patients and staff have been transferred to other centres, police say

A "severe" blaze is being tackled by firefighters at a mental health centre, fire bosses say.

Emergency crews were called at about 21:15 GMT to the George Bryan Centre in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

There have been no reports of any casualties, Staffordshire Police have confirmed.

"All occupants and staff have been evacuated from the centre and are being transferred to other local medical centres," the force said.

"The area remains closed whilst the fire service to continue to control the fire."

An appeal has been made for witnesses to come forward with information about the fire at the centre, in Plantation Lane, Mile Oak.