An arrest has been made
A cordon in place on Counthill Road, Oldham(Image: Manchester Evening News )
Emergency services descended on an Oldham street after a man climbed onto a roof.
Officers were called out to Counthill Road at around 9.50am this morning (August 25).
Greater Manchester Police says it responded to reports of a disturbance involving a man on a roof.
Two fire engines and two specialist appliances from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.
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Images from the scene showed a number of properties inside a cordon.
Multiple GMP vehicles attended the scene, including a Tactical Aid Unit van.
The man was detained by officers before being arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine.
A GMP spokesperson said: “We were called at around 9.50am to a report of a disturbance which involved a man on the roof of an address on Counthill Road, Oldham.
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“Officers responded and, within half an hour, the man was safely detained. He’s been arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine and taken to custody.
“We remain on scene to continue enquiries. The occupants inside the address are safely accounted for.”
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