AN EXPLOSION in a busy city centre has seen one man injured this morning.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the reported gas explosion in Plymouth.

Cops confirmed that one man had been left injured by the blast.

The police statement also confirmed that the explosion is believed to have involved a fire extinguisher.

It added that the Health and Safety Executive have been informed and the area is cordoned off.

A tweet from PC Tom Ottley, Neighbourhood Beat Manager for the area, revealed that emergency workers were attending the incident.

PC Ottley said: "Emergency services are dealing with reports of a gas explosion on New George Street.

"This is an isolated incident and cordons are in place to ensure the safety of the public."

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A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We were called to a report of an explosion and on arrival it was ascertained that it was an isolated incident, and it is going to be classed as an industrial accident.

"One male is injured with arm injuries, and there were no other members of the public involved."

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