A Hare Krishna temple in Leicester has been partly destroyed in an explosion.

A third of the terraced property on Thoresby Street has been destroyed and is too unstable for emergency services to enter.

There had been reports that worshippers were trapped inside the building, but Leicestershire Fire Service has confirmed everyone is accounted for.

It is thought that gas bottles being used for cooking during celebrations at the temple could have exploded.

A wide cordon is in place around the building, which is still on fire.