Trafalgar Square is evacuated with tourists told to avoid the area and roads closed after a man ‘scaled the roof of the National Gallery’
- Metropolitan Police were called to the famous tourist attraction at 2:35pm today
Police have cordoned off an area of Trafalgar Square in London following reports of a man stood on the roof of the National Gallery.
Met Police were called to the famous tourist attraction at 2:35pm today after a man was reported on the roof of the building in a ‘distressed condition’.
Police officers and members of the London Ambulance Service have attended the scene and are attempting to make contact with the man.
The Met said that local roads have been closed as a ‘precuation’ while the National Gallery has also been evacuated.
City of Westminster Police has advised people to avoid the area.
Police have cordoned off an area of Trafalgar Square in London following reports of a man stood on the roof of the National Gallery (pictured)
A photo taken inside the gallery shows people leaving the building following police reports that a man was on the roof on the roof of the building in a ‘distressed condition’
City of Westminster Police said that parts of Trafalgar Square are closed and advised people to avoid the area
The National Gallery posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the venue had been temporarily closed
A Met Police spoeksperson said: ‘Police were called at 14:35hrs on Tuesday, 22 August to The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2.
‘A man was reported on the roof in a distressed condition.
‘The London Ambulance Service have also attended and are attempting to make contact with the man.
‘Officers have attended and local roads have been closed as a precaution.’
The National Gallery posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the venue had been temporarily closed.
It said: ‘Due to an ongoing incident, we’ve temporarily closed the National Gallery, including Summer on the Square.
‘We’ll keep you updated about when we’re able to reopen.’
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