A man has scaled the scaffolding on Trafford Town Hall this morning - sparking a huge emergency services response.
Police officers, fire crews and paramedics have been pictured outside the building on Talbot Road. A cordon has been put in place around the area, including on Talbot Road and on Brian Statham Way.
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to a 'concern for welfare of a man on scaffolding' at around 5.38am this morning. The M.E.N understands the man has climbed up the scaffolding to the top of the building.
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Specialist negotiators are on the scene now. In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At around 5:38am this morning (Thursday 29 December 2022), officers were called to a concern for welfare of a man on scaffolding in Trafford.
"Emergency services attended the scene on Talbot Road in Stretford. Officers and specialist negotiators remain at the scene."
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