FIREFIGHTERS responded to a false alarm in the city centre.

A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) crew from Worcester Fire Station was seen outside Ducati Worcester on Castle Street, Worcester last night (Thursday) after an automatic fire alarm was activated.

HWFRS confirmed that incident was a false alarm response.

A spokesperson said: "There were no external signs of fire and a triple extension ladder was used to reach the roof area to check whether access had been gained.

"A thermal imaging camera was used to check for hot spots."