A woman has been taken to hospital after suffering a medical episode in Norwich city centre.

Emergency services were called to the St Stephens Street at 4.10pm on Tuesday to reports of a medical emergency.

An ambulance, ambulance officer, paramedic cyclist and a response car from the air ambulance were sent to the scene and provided emergency treatment.

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Norwich Evening News: The incident happened in the busy city centreThe incident happened in the busy city centre (Image: Jason Adams)

The woman was then taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further care.

A large police presence was also in attendance at the scene near the Sainsbury's Local store.