Police hail member of public after man is talked down from top of Blackpool car park
The drama unfolded just after 8.10pm when police were called to reports of a male on the roof of West Street car park.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "A member of the public did a really good job in engaging with the male and talking to him, resulting in a positive conclusion."
It is understood the man has been taken to hospital.
The roads around the car park were cordoned off by police.
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