Police and fire services are at the scene of an apparent standoff in Salford, where a man is on the roof of a building on Ash Street near the town centre. The man has been there since yesterday evening (August 13).
Emergency response and local reports
A large emergency response is in attendance, with police, fire engines, and ambulances all at the scene. A local resident told the M.E.N this afternoon that the incident is 'starting to get worse', with the man allegedly 'throwing peoples tiles off their roofs at the police'.
Police statement on arrest attempt
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed they are in attendance and said the incident is 'in relation to an arrest attempt' for the man from another police force. A spokesperson said: "Specialist officers and partners remain on scene, with a cordon in place."
