Man detained under Mental Health Act after seen on NCP roof

He was sectioned under the Mental Health Act after being safely brought down from the roof of the multi-storey building in St Stephen’s Street by police negotiators.

St Stephens Street was closed down to Sainsburys and Superdrug (Image: Newsquest)

The man had brought the busy shopping road to a standstill after emergency services were called to the site when he was spotted on top of the building last Thursday morning.

The street was cordoned off for two hours by police while negotiators worked to bring him down.

Onlookers witnessed the man pace up and down along the edge of the car park's fencing.

Emergency services were called at 9.17am following reports of a man in the car park (Image: Newsquest)

All the shops along the street, such as Cafe Nero and Yours, were closed and First Bus diverted services.

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Once safely down the man was treated by paramedics at the scene and detained under the Mental Health Act.

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According to the NHS people detained under the Mental Health Act "need urgent treatment for a mental health disorder and are at risk of harm to themselves or others.

The man was safely brought down by police negotiators (Image: Newsquest)

"The length of time someone could be detained for depends on the type of mental health condition they have and their personal circumstances at the time."

This could be up to 28 days under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act, or up to six months - with further renewals - under Section 3 of the Act.

Police confirmed the man has been detained under the Mental Health Act (Image: Newsquest)