Blackpool rooftop standoff sees Lancashire Police close Preston Old Road near Morrisons Daily
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Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the scene in Preston Old Road, across the road from the Mere Park pub, after the man climbed onto the roof of a house at around 11am.
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Three fire engines were deployed Preston Old Road, but were no longer required on arrival. They were joined at the scene by two ambulances.
Lancashire Police said the incident was a ‘concern for safety’ and was resolved safely. The closed section of road has since reopened.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “At 11.09am today (Thursday, March 13) we were called to reports of a concern for welfare on Preston Old Road, Blackpool.
“Officers attended and the matter was safely resolved.”
A fire service spokesperson added: “This was a police/ambulance led investigation, upon arrival the fire service was no longer required.”