Liverpool city centre street closed due to 'safety' concerns - update

A major street in Liverpool city centre was closed to the public on Sunday due to ‘safety’ concerns.

At around 11.30am on June 30, Merseyside Police confirmed that Dale Street had been closed in its entirety from the junction of North John Street, after receiving a report of a concern for safety of a man in one of the buildings. The police, fire service and specialist negotiators were on the scene.

Providing at update at around 4.15pm, Merseyside Police said: “Dale Street and North John Street have reopened following a report of a concern for safety of a man who was in a precarious situation on a third floor window ledge of a building. Negotiators were able to talk the man safely down and he was subsequently arrested for burglary. We would like to thank pedestrians and motorists for their patience and understanding whilst officers dealt with the situation.”