A block of flats was cordoned off this afternoon by police after concerns for a man’s health.
Police tape was put across the entrance of Tyson Place in Grosvenor Street at lunchtime while specialist officers negotiated with the man.
A police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to Grosvenor Street, Brighton, at 12.15pm on November 2, following concerns for the welfare of a man in a flat.
“Specialist officers are liaising with the man and the street is closed at this time.”
At about 5pm, police issued an update which said: “Emergency services were called to Grosvenor Street, Brighton, at 12.15pm on 2 November, following concerns for the welfare of a man in a flat.
“Specialist officers engaged with the man and at 4.30pm he was placed into the care of the ambulance service. The street was then reopened to the public.”
