Roads closed after man seen on Wilko roof

Police have closed Dickson Road in Blackpool town centre after a man was seen on the roof of Wilko.
Dickson Road has been closed by policeDickson Road has been closed by police
Dickson Road has been closed by police

The street has been taped off at the junctions with Talbot Road and Queen Street while officers talk to the man, who was sat on the ledge of the multi-storey car-park above the store.

Buses have been diverted as a result of the incident, which unfolded at around 11.30am.

Police say an ambulance was called to the scene, while a specialist negotiator was also on his way.

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