Blackpool street cordoned off as police speak to man on roof
Officers are urging people to avoid Victoria Street in the town centre
Part of Blackpool town centre has been cordoned off as police negotiators speak to a man on the roof of a building.
Officers made an arrest in Victoria Street early this morning after being called to a report of an assault.
They've confirmed a man then ran off and ended up on a roof - and are urging people to avoid the area.
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said:
"We are currently responding to an incident in the Victoria Street area of Blackpool.
"Shortly after 6am this morning, our officers responded to a report of an assault in Blackpool, and a man was arrested.
"The man made off from our officers, before climbing onto the roof of a nearby building.
"Officers, including specialist negotiators are currently at the scene. Our immediate priority is the safety of the man and the public, and we therefore ask you to avoid the area."