GLOUCESTERSHIRE police are currently experiencing issues with their 101 phone number.

Officers in the force control room  tweeted an apology earlier this evening and advised the public of other ways that they can contact them.

“We're experiencing issues with our phone lines and some 101 calls aren't being answered as quickly as we'd like,” the tweet from the Gloucestershire police force control room said. 

“Sorry for any inconvenience, but ask you to please be patient.”

Anyone trying to contact the police to report a non-urgent matter can email 101@gloucestershire.police.uk or online here: goo.gl/DSuQou