Doncaster street sealed off this afternoon after man climbs onto roof of property

A Doncaster street has been cordoned off this afternoon as police try to talk a man down from the roof of a property.
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Fire crews are also at the scene of the incident in Staveley Street, Edlington.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Officers are currently on scene in Staveley Street in Edlington, Doncaster attempting to negotiate a man down from the roof of a property.

“The road is closed while officers carry out their work. Please avoid the area if possible.”