A city centre building was evacuated after a firework caused an explosion in a bin.

Emergency services were called to the Forum, on Millennium Plain in Norwich, just before 1.50pm on Wednesday afternoon to reports of an explosion.

Certain areas of the Forum - including the library, Pizza Express and Marzano's - were initially evacuated, and by 2.05pm the whole building had been cleared.

Police said they had been called to reports of a 'small explosion' in a bin just outside the car park.

A spokesperson said officers discovered a firework had been behind the incident, and that no-one had been injured.

Norwich Evening News: Police at the Forum, after they were called to reports of a small explosion in a bin. Picture: Archant staffPolice at the Forum, after they were called to reports of a small explosion in a bin. Picture: Archant staff (Image: Archant)

They took to Twitter to reassure people who may have heard the noise, and said: 'We are aware of an incident @TheNorwichForum due to a firework causing a small explosion outside the car park.

'No one is hurt and we are currently on scene.'

Norwich Evening News: Fire engines responding to reports of a small explosion at the Forum. Picture: Archant staffFire engines responding to reports of a small explosion at the Forum. Picture: Archant staff (Image: Archant)

No-one has been arrested in connection with the incident.

It came after reports on social media of a 'loud bang', which caused an unpleasant smell and smoke in the area.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said they sent three crews - one each from Carrow, Earlham and Sprowston - to the incident, which was initially reported as a building fire on Bethel Street.

But the fire had been put out by the time they arrived on scene.