Man in critical condition and road closed after fall from Birkenhead roof

A man in his 40s is critically injured after falling off a roof in Birkenhead.

A man is in hospital in a critical condition after falling off a roof.

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Merseyside Police officers remain in Birkenhead following the incident which occurred last night (December 14).

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At 11.33pm, a report was made of a concern for the safety of a man in his 40s on a roof on Laird Street.

The man reportedly fell off the roof at 12.07am, and has been taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains in a critical condition.

The road is currently closed in both directions from Methuen Street to Mallaby Street.

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