AMBULANCES and police have flooded Merry Hill shopping centre this afternoon in response to a 'medical episode.'

There have been reports on social media of around five ambulances and a fleet of police cars in the car park near to the former Debenhams store this afternoon (Tuesday February 15).

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said the incident was a medical episode and that police were at the scene to support ambulance service colleagues.

West Midlands Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.