A MAN who was on a roof for several hours forcing police to close a road near the city centre was eventually arrested.

Numerous police cars and a fire engine blocked Lowesmoor with Worcester Marina cordoned off.

A 23-year-old man was later arrested for multiple thefts and being wanted on recall to prison.

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Police cars blocked either end of Lowesmoor while officers were stationed along the road to stop drivers and pedestrians.

West Mercia Police told the Worcester News that all roads reopened after the incident at 12.46pm.

Police officers at the scene declined to comment due to the nature of what was happening.

However, they released a statement which said: "Police and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a concern for welfare in Lowesmoor."

A spokesperson for the fire service said they sent one Worcester crew to assist a police incident.

The police cordon was set up just after Groszek Market and ended just after Worcester Marina, blocking the entrance from St Martin's Quarter between The Flag and Firefly.

Pedestrians, cyclists and skateboarders were all stopped by police at the scene who informed them that the road was closed.

Pedestrians could be seen at either end of the police cordon watching on.

A video emerged which showed police talking to a man on the roof of a building. A neighbour said he had been there for about three hours.

The incident was also causing major traffic issues on the roads surrounding the Lowesmoor closure.

Lowesmoor and Lowesmoor Wharf, including Worcester Marina, were closed to all members of the public as police officers and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue personnel were dealing with the incident.

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Police cordons were in place diverting traffic away from turning onto Lowesmoor, and officers were stationed at all entrances to Lowesmoor stopping people from walking down.

The traffic issues were affecting City Walls Road, and Pheasant Street on the approach to Lowesmoor.

There were also issues with major bus routes, with First Bus forced to divert its 34, 35 and 38 services.

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The diversion route took the buses via City Walls Roadd, St Martins Gate and Pheasant St in both directions.

The normal route for the three affected services was resumed as of 12.33pm.