A BARROW takeaway is temporarily closing it's doors due to an increase in covid-19 cases.

The Diamond Takeaway based on Dalton Road is closing until October 6.

A representative said: "We want to keep safe for all our family’s health and for our staff.

" Nobody in our restaurant has the virus or has had the virus but we feel that we would rather close for two weeks so that we can be safe.

"We hope that all our customers are keeping safe and we will update you all in two weeks."