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.