POLICE and emergency services were on the scene for nearly three hours after a man climbed on to the roof of a property.

Officers and fire crews sealed off Cambridge Road, St Helens after a wanted man climbed on a nearby building.

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The man on a roof above a barber’s shop Pic: Neil Sherwood

The stand off began at 2.40pm today, Sunday, October 20, when a man, who is wanted on warrant, came to the attention of officers.

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Fire crews raised a platform to the roof while the suspect was spoken to

The suspect made his way on to the roof of the property in Cambridge Road, where there are a mix of houses and businesses, such as McColls and Blackburns bakery.

Road closures were in place while police dealt with the incident, working alongside Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.

Witnesses say the incident came to and end shortly after 5.30pm when the man came down from the roof.

They reported seeing a man being led away by officers.

St Helens Star: A road closure is in place while police deal with the incident, working alongside Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.

People are advised to avoid the area.