EMERGENCY services were called to the centre of Salisbury to reports of a woman's safety at risk.

Police were called to New Street at around 11.20am today to deal with the incident, after a member of the public reported concern for the safety of a woman.

There was a heavy police presence at the scene and a section of Old George Mall and New Street was closed.

The incident has now been resolved and the woman has been taken to a place of safety.

The roads have now been reopened.