POLICE negotiators were called to a house in Hartlepool tonight after a man was spotted on the roof.
A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said officers went to the property in Cameron Road at around 7.20pm following reports of a burglary.
When they got there a man was seen on the roof.
The spokeswoman said specially trained officers and the fire service were involved in the incident and a cordon was put in place.
The incident was still ongoing at 11pm.
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