Emergency services were sent to a Liverpool city centre Travelodge after reports there was a man on the roof.
Police confirmed they were at the Strand, in Liverpool city centre on Friday, July 23 after a man was spotted on the roof of the hotel.
The man, who said he was a photographer trying to get a good view, was escorted from the scene by police.
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Following the incident officers gave him safety advice. A witness said two fire engines were also at the scene.
A Merseyside police spokesperson told the ECHO : "We can confirm that officers were at the Strand, Liverpool City Centre following an incident earlier today, Friday 23 July.
"At 1.55pm, we received reports of a man on the roof of the Travelodge.
"He came down a short time later, stated he was a photographer, and was given advice for his safety."
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