A number of people are feared dead after reports of a shooting at a music festival in Mexico where a Scottish DJ was performing.

Glasgow producer Jackmaster was performing at BPM festival in the city of Playa del Carmen, where the shooting is reported to have taken place.

Witnesses took to social media saying shots had been fired at the Blue Parrot club in Playa del Carmen on the closing night of the festival.

He tweeted: "Someone has come into the club in Playa Del Carmen and opened fire. 4-5 dead and many wounded. Stay in ur f***** hotel if you're here at BPM."

He later added on Twitter: "This is a very very sad situation. Tryna get my head around it still. Thoughts and condolences to all affected."

There were also reports of a shooting at another venue called The Jungle.

A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: "We are seeking information from emergency services in Mexico, following reports of a shooting in Playa del Carmen."

The festival has been running for ten years and is popular with foreign tourists, especially from the UK and US.