The central London road and landmark has been cordoned off, close to the National Gallery.
A spokesman for the Met Police’s Westminster division said: ‘Due to an ongoing incident, parts of Trafalgar Square near the National Gallery are closed. Please avoid the area.’
A full statement from the Met reads: ‘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 National Gallery has also been evacuated ‘Officers have attended and local roads have been closed as a precaution.’
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