Police on Alert After Man Spotted Clambering Onto Roof in Lee
Emergency services are scrambling in southeast London tonight after reports of a man seen climbing onto a roof near Hedgley Street and Brightfield Road.
Massive Emergency Response at Roof Incident
Met Police and London Fire Brigade raced to the scene following the alert. Fire crews arrived with a 32-metre turntable ladder to access the rooftop, aiding officers in their search.
The area is now cordoned off as officers try to locate and resolve the risky situation.
Neighbours Warned to Stay Indoors
One local said, “I saw police cars speeding into the area, and shortly after, fire engines arrived. It looks like something serious is happening.”
A Met Police spokesperson confirmed, “We are responding to an ongoing incident in the Lee area involving a person on a rooftop. Emergency services are working to bring the situation to a safe resolution.”
Residents are urged to avoid Hedgley Street and Brightfield Road until the incident is over. Anyone with information should call police on 101, mentioning the location details.
