Police incident closes roads as 'two people on roof' at Scarborough’s Brunswick Shopping Centre

Roads have been closed in Scarborough town centre due to a large police presence.
By Louise Hollingsworth and George Buksmann
Published 5th Apr 2022, 11:42 BST
Updated 5th Apr 2022, 12:34 BST
North Yorkshire Police is at the scene of an ongoing incident in Scarborough town centre.North Yorkshire Police is at the scene of an ongoing incident in Scarborough town centre.
North Yorkshire Police is at the scene of an ongoing incident in Scarborough town centre.

A cordon has been put in place by North Yorkshire Police on Somerset Terrace, Vernon Road and the surrounding area including the roundabout located next to the Palm Court Hotel.

Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly before 11am.

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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been pictured at the scene.

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North Yorkshire Police is at the scene of an ongoing incident in Scarborough town centre.North Yorkshire Police is at the scene of an ongoing incident in Scarborough town centre.
North Yorkshire Police is at the scene of an ongoing incident in Scarborough town centre.

In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said: "We’re currently dealing with an incident at the Brunswick Centre in Scarborough.

"Two people are on the roof and cordons are in place.

"Please avoid the area until further notice whilst emergency services respond."

Images circulating online show two people on the wrong side of a barrier of the Brunswick Shopping Centre car park.

The Scarborough News has contacted North Yorkshire Police for comment.

This is a breaking news story and updates will be made available in due course.