Police are at the scene of a rooftop stand-off in South Tyneside.
A man has climbed onto the roof of a property on Coniston Avenue in Hebburn.
Officers are in attendance and are currently engaging with the man.
They have taped off the area while they deal with the incident.
We will bring you the latest updates as we get them.
17:20Kristy Dawson
Man remains on the roof – six hours later
The man remains on top of the roof on Coniston Avenue in Hubburn.
It has been around six hours since the emergency services were first contacted.
16:55Kristy Dawson
Ambulance service stood down by police
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) said they were called to the incident at 11.14am this morning but have now been stood down by police.
A spokesperson said:
“We were called to an incident at an address in Hebburn at 11.14am this morning (25 June).
“We dispatched an ambulance crew and two crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team , but all three resources have now left having been stood down by the police.”
16:47Kristy Dawson
Police officers at the scene
Police officers in uniform remain at the scene in Hebburn.
A number of people also appear to be watching the incident unfold.
The police cordon has also been extended.
16:44Kristy Dawson
The male on the roof
The man on the roof is wearing a pair of shorts but no top.
He is standing up on the very top of the roof.
The male appears to be throwing what looks like roof slates.
16:39Kristy Dawson
What have Northumbria Police said?
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:
” Shortly before midday today (Tuesday), we received a report of a disturbance at an address on Coniston Avenue in Hebburn.
“It was reported that a man had climbed onto the roof of a property and was refusing to come down.
“Officers are currently in attendance at the scene and are engaging with the man in an attempt to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
“A cordon is in place.”
16:36Kristy Dawson
Video footage from the scene
16:33Kristy Dawson
Emergency services at the scene
A police van is parked up at the scene along with a police car and an ambulance.
16:22Kristy Dawson
How long has the man been on the roof?
Northumbria Police were called to the scene shortly before midday.
Officers are still engaging with the man in an attempt to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
16:19Kristy Dawson
What has happened?
A man has climbed onto the roof of a property on Coniston Avenue in Hebburn, South Tyneside.
The man is reportedly refusing to come down.
Police are currently in attendance and the area has been taped off.