A CONVENIENCE store in Ringwood has been closed following an incident.

The Morrisons Daily shop in Hightown Road is shut after an incident yesterday afternoon.

Metal cages have been placed outside the store in order to block access to members of the public.

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A sign attached to one of the cages reads: "This store is temporarily closed. Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience caused."

A worker at the store told the Daily Echo the shop would be closed at least for today.  

The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police and Morrisons press office for details.

More follows.