Castle Street, Barnsley: South Yorkshire Police called out over 'concerns for the safety of man on roof'

By Sarah Marshall
Published 27th Sep 2023, 15:47 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Officers from South Yorkshire Police are currently on the scene.

The incident is currently in place on Castle Street, Barnsley, after the emergency services were called out earlier this afternoon (Wednesday, September 27, 2023)The incident is currently in place on Castle Street, Barnsley, after the emergency services were called out earlier this afternoon (Wednesday, September 27, 2023)
The incident is currently in place on Castle Street, Barnsley, after the emergency services were called out earlier this afternoon (Wednesday, September 27, 2023)

The emergency services are currently in attendance, following concerns for the 'safety of a man on a roof'.

The incident is currently in place on Castle Street, Barnsley, after the emergency services were called out earlier this afternoon (Wednesday, September 27, 2023).

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Speaking a few moments ago, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Members of the public are asked to avoid the area and to allow officers to work carefully to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.

"Residents of Castle Street are, in the main, able to access their properties but this will remain under constant review."

Related topics:BarnsleyEmergency servicesSouth Yorkshire PoliceResidentsProperties

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.