A house in Birstall has been destroyed in a gas explosion this morning.

The emergency services were called out to Allington Drive just after 7.30am.

Fire crews say the incident was caused by a gas explosion.

Leicestershire Police have issued a statement confirming their attendance.

Allington Drive is currently closed and is likely to remain so for a number of hours while enquiries are carried out.

A Mercury reporter and photographer is at the scene.

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