Patient on roof at Devizes Hospital

There's currently a big emergency service response at the scene at Green Lane Hospital

Wiltshire Police are currently in attendance
Author: Vicky HainesPublished 11th Jun 2025

There's been a big emergency service response due to a patient climbing onto a hospital roof.

Various emergency service responders have been called to Green Lane Hospital in Devizes.

Police officers are currently in negotiations with the male on the roof, to try to get him down safely.

Wiltshire Police have assured that there is no wider risk to the public.

A spokesperson from Wiltshire Police said: "We are currently in attendance with other emergency services at an incident at Green Lane Hospital in Devizes, involving a patient who has climbed on a roof.

"Negotiations with the man are ongoing. Please be reassured that there is no wider risk to the public."

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