A man has been detained under the mental health act after he climbed a piece of scaffolding in Manchester city centre.
Several police cars and ambulance crews were called to Wilmslow Road at around 7.50pm on Saturday (27 June) night, near Whitworth Park, to reports of a concern for welfare.
A police cordon was put in place as special officers were called to the scene to negotiate with the man, before bringing him to safety.
The man was later detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital for treatment.
He was not believed to have been injured, and has since been discharged.
In a statement, GMP said: "Police were called at 7.50pm on Saturday 28 June 2020 to reports of concern for the welfare of a man stood on scaffolding on Wilmslow Road in Manchester.
"Specialist officers attended and engaged with the man who was later detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital. He has since been discharged.
"No injuries were reported."
