Police cordon off entrance at Newcastle's RVI hospital after man climbs on roof

Police have cordoned off an entrance to a major hospital after a man climbed on to an internal roof and refused to come down.

Windows were smashed at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle city centre and officers were called to the scene at about 7:40am on Monday.

The incident has now been brought to an end.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At around 7.40am today (Monday), we received a report of a disturbance at a premises on Queen Victoria Road in Newcastle.

“It was reported that a man had climbed onto an internal roof at the RVI hospital and refused to come down.

“A cordon was put in place while emergency services engaged with the man in question, and worked to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.

“The man was later brought to safety and placed under arrest.

“We would like to thank everybody for their support and cooperation, including members of the public in the area and all of our partners.”

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said patient services had not been affected, with patients advised to use alternative routes into the hospital.

In a separate incident on Monday, another cordon was in place outside the hospital in Barrack Road.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said the force had received a report of concern for an injured man at the RVI hospital just before 3:20am.

They added: "“Emergency services attended the scene where the man had sustained a serious head injury consistent with having been assaulted.

“The man – in his 30s – currently remains in hospital for treatment.

“An investigation has been launched to establish the full circumstances surrounding the report, and locate those involved.

“While enquiries are at an early stage, it is believed the assault occurred on Barrack Road and a cordon is currently in place."

Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or visit the 'Report' page of the Northumbria Police website.

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