Road Reopens After Woman Clings to Scaffolding in Hove Standoff
A busy Hove road has reopened after police closed it during a tense stand-off with a woman perched on scaffolding near St Andrew’s Church and the Tesco superstore. Emergency services acted quickly to manage the situation.
Police Close Road, Cause Rush Hour Chaos
Sussex Police shut the road shortly after 5pm on Thursday, triggering traffic disruption in the area at peak time. Officers revealed they were responding to a “concern for a woman’s welfare” and boosted their presence as negotiations got underway.
“We would like to thank the public for their patience. This is an isolated incident and poses no threat to the wider community,” Sussex Police said. They urged anyone spotting the woman to call 999 immediately.
Safe Rescue Ends Scaffolding Stand-Off
After careful talks, officers managed to coax the woman down unharmed. The road reopened soon after and traffic flow returned to normal just in time for the late May Bank Holiday rush.
The incident, witnessed by shocked onlookers, brought a swift response from emergency crews and highlighted the rapid intervention skills of Sussex Police in delicate situations.
