A significant emergency response was underway in central London this morning after a person was noticed on the roof of the New Zealand embassy.
The person was reportedly first seen at peak on high of New Zealand Home on CCTV, close to Trafalgar Sq., shortly after 3.30am.
Emergency companies have been referred to as to the scene as the person was seen transferring throughout the roof of the embassy constructing by safety workers.
Sources have informed Metro officers the person has not but been discovered.
Emergency companies arrange a cordon across the space and the Metropolitan Police have despatched specialist rope-trained officers.
The London Hearth Brigade earlier introduced an aerial ladder platform to help in accessing the roof safely.
The LFB have now informed Metro they’re now not on the scene, and added the incident is being handled by police.
Witnesses stated there was a heavy emergency companies presence, with officers managing the scenario.
Highway closures have been in place on Haymarket and Pall Mall earlier this morning however based on the AA, they’re now not closed off.
Closures nonetheless are in place alongside The Mall this morning.
The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have been contacted by Metro for remark.
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