Patient scales roof of hospital for 17 hours

Trained negotiators were on the scene at Ipswich Hospital

A man has been brought down from the roof of a hospital building after 17 hours, sparking a police operation.

Suffolk Police said the man - a patient at Ipswich Hospital - had left his bed at about 18:50 BST on Tuesday before scaling the roof.

The man is believed to have remained on the roof overnight and was safely brought down at about 11:45.

Anthony Deery, chief nurse at the NHS mental health trust serving the county, said teams had worked with the emergency services and the hospital had remained accessible and safe.

"We are aware that a patient made their way onto the roof at Ipswich Hospital last night," said Mr Deery, of the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT).

"Our team on site has been working closely with local partners, including the police and fire services, to support this patient.

"The hospital site remains accessible and safe for staff and patients."

The NSFT has inpatient wards at the Ipswich Hospital site.

Suffolk Police said the man was now being assessed and in the care of medical teams.