Man on roof in Bolton in stand-off with police

Police were called to Maple Close around 9am this morning

Author: Ellie LinfordPublished 12th May 2021

Fire crews, paramedics and police are on scene at a residential street in Bolton, as a man refuses to get down from a roof.

The area remains taped off after officers were called around 9am this morning.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police says:

"Officers attended Maple Close, Kearsley, Bolton, at about 9am on Wednesday 12 May 2021 where a man has made his way onto a roof.

"The incident is ongoing and NWAS are also in attendance".

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