The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are to meet firefighters who dealt with blazes during the disturbances in Gloucester.

The couple will visit Gloucester Fire Station later, to thank the teams who worked overnight on 9 August.

More than 100 firefighters tackled the fires, including one in Brunswick Road in a building that Gloucestershire College of Art and Technology used.

It took a team of 40 firefighters two hours to bring under control.

Chief fire officer Jon Hall, said: "Firefighters involved in the disturbances worked superbly in stressful conditions during the night and were well supported by police colleagues.

"They deserve praise for the work they did to keep the fire under control at Brunswick, and more importantly, help keep residents in the city safe."

Crews from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Winchcombe and Newent will be part of the royal visit.

The Duke and Duchess will also meet control room staff and the community safety team.

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