Sheffield Arena evacuated: Fans told to leave stadium during ice hockey game between Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers after serious injury to player

The Utilita Arena Sheffield has been evacuated tonight after a serious collision on the ice during a match.

The collision was in the second period, with an estimated 8,000 fans in attendance.

A Panthers player is believed to have been taken to hospital.

Nottingham Panthers posted: "Fans have been asked to leave the building due to a major medical emergency.”

More to follow.