A major police scene is in place after reports of a man on the roof of an apartment building.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of Wilbraham Street which connects Scotland Road to Great Homer Street. Officers then closed Scotland Road in both directions, as well as the Kingsway Wallasey Tunnel exit, heading towards Bootle.
Merseryside Police confirmed that the closure is in place after reports of a man on the roof of Picturehouse apartments. The scene has been in place since around 6am this morning, on Monday, July 11.
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The Scotland Road closure is between between A567 Stanley Road (Sainsbury's) and Kingsway Wallasey Tunnel. It's causing heavy traffic to Walton Lane and New Islington.
Also on surrounding routes, particularly along Vauxhall Road, Great Homer Street, St Anne Street and Leeds Street. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for the force said: "We can confirm that officers are currently on Scotland Road following reports of a male on the roof of an apartment building. Officers attended at the Picturehouse at 6.10am today, Monday 11th July.
"Road closures are currently in place in the surrounding area while the matter is being dealt with. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area."
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