May 19, 2023 1.51 pm This story is over 13 months old

Lincoln street closed due to man on roof

Public told to avoid the area
A man reclines on a Lincoln rooftop as police wait for him to come down | Photo: The Lincolnite

Police have cordoned off Newland Street West in Lincoln due to a man on a roof.

The street is cordoned off at both ends to ensure the public’s safety.

Witnesses said they had seen a man sat on the roof of a house, and police appeared to be prepared to wait with no end in sight.

Fire crews and ambulance services are also at the scene.

Emergency services at Newland Street, Lincoln | Photo: The Lincolnite

Police release a statement shortly after 1pm telling members of the public to avoid the area.

“A section of Newland Street West, Lincoln, has been closed to the public and traffic due to a man on the roof. Officers are in attendance.

“Please avoid the area. We will release an update when we have one available.”

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