Flames leap into the air.
© Mike SewellFlames leap into the air.
A "massive" fire has broken out at a building near to a number of factories in Leicester.

The blaze started in Ross Walk, near Abbey Park, in the Belgrave area of the city at about 14:30 GMT.

Leicestershire Police have asked people to avoid the area and told residents to keep windows and doors shut.

Eyewitness Roy Rollings, a local parish councillor, said he could hear "loud bangs" and homes had been evacuated nearby.



Fire crews are taking water from the canal help tackle the flames and dozens of onlookers have been moved on by police.

Abbey Park Road has been closed by police.

The fire can be seen as far away as Bradgate Park about five miles [8 km] away.