There are fears of multiple injuries after this morning's shooting

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At least 15 shots were fired during the incident, which occured at around 2am local time (7.00am British time) in a bar named Doubles in the town of Hamilton.

Multiple people have also been injured and brought to local hospitals, although their condition is not yet known.

A witness revealed how drinkers were forced to play dead during the shooting, which 'felt like it last for hours'.

Tolu Adeseha said: “It reminded me of things in the news, about people shooting and active shooters.