Road closed near Sefton Park after woman seen on roof

Police have closed a road near Sefton Park after a woman was seen on the roof of a block of flats.

Road closures are currently in place on Croxteth Road where it meets Brompton Avenue. Police were called to the scene at around 2pm this afternoon (Sunday).

Merseyside Police have confirmed that officers are responding to concerns for the welfare of a woman who is on the roof of a block of flats. A police spokesman said officers were there to ensure her welfare.

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Several police vehicles, ambulances and three fire engines were seen parked along the length of the road. Traffic monitoring website Inrix said: “Croxteth Road both ways blocked, slow traffic due to police incident from B5173 to B5342/Brompton Avenue.”

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