Police, fire and ambulance have been called to New George Street in Plymouth city centre where it is reported that part of the Poundworld sign has fallen and injured a member of the public.

A passer-by said: "It's outside Poundworld where Top Shop used to be in the city centre.

"Part of the Poundworld sign has fallen off and injured somebody."

Police confirmed that they were called at 1.50pm to New George Street after a man was injured by a falling object.

On arrival police confirmed a man had been injured after part of a sign outside Poundworld had fallen off. A section of the sign is still hanging off. Paramedics have checked the man and confirmed he has not suffered serious injuries.

"The maintenance of the sign has now been handed over to staff at the store," a police spokesman said.

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