PEOPLE are warned there may be significant delays when calling the police non- emergency number 101.

West Mercia Police control room said it is experiencing major IT and phone issues.

People calling the non-emergency 101 phone number have been warned there may be a significant delay. 

A spokesperson said: “The control room is experiencing major IT and phone issues.

”If your query is not urgent and you can report online, or at a later time/date, then please do so.

“Please be aware that if you do call 101 then there may be a significant delay.”