Fire breaks out in restaurant at shopping centre

Those in the shopping centre filled the streets outside as crews worked to put the fire out

Diners at a restaurant were forced to leave after a fire broke out in its kitchen.

Crews from five stations were called Red Dog Saloon in Westquay Shopping Centre, Southampton, shortly after 19:30 BST on Wednesday.

Hampshire fire service said the blaze was tackled using hose jets and fans to clear smoke. Crews left shortly after 21:00.

The fire service thanked all staff and members of the public "for their patience and cooperation throughout the incident".

A spokesperson for Westquay said: "All occupiers apart from Red Dog Saloon restaurant reopened after a return to units was agreed with the fire brigade who we worked closely with.

"Details on the Red Dog Saloon restaurant reopening will be provided in due course."

Firefighters thanked staff and members of the public for their patience while they dealt with the fire