Drama on the Roof: Man in Distress Sparks Emergency Response in Folkestone
Emergency Services Rush to Shopping Centre
Emergency teams were scrambled to the heart of Folkestone after reports of a man in distress on the roof of a busy shopping centre.
Just before 10:30am on Monday, police, firefighters, and a HART team from South East Coast Ambulance raced to Bouverie Place following concerns for the individual’s welfare.
Area Sealed Off, Public Told to Steer Clear
Police quickly established a cordon around the scene, urging the public to avoid the vicinity. Specialist officers are currently engaging with the man in an effort to bring the situation to a safe conclusion.
A kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police spokesman confirmed: “We were called at 10:30am to Bouverie Place following concerns for a man in distress on the roof of a building. The area by Boots, near scaffolding, has been sealed off.”
