A MAN screamed in pain as emergency services worked to free his hair that had become stuck in an escalator at Central Station early this morning.

Police and paramedics treated the man on the escalator between the city and country terminals when he fell and became caught just before 1am.

media_camera Police treat the man before paramedics arrive. Picture: Chris McKeen

media_camera The unidentified man is clearly in agony. Picture: Chris McKeen

A large pool of blood could be seen on one of the escalator’s steps and police helped treat a wound on the man’s head.

The 45-year-old was screaming in pain as police worked to free his hair and clothes from the escalator.

He lay at the top of the escalator with his head still on the top step with police officers offering first aid until paramedics arrived.

media_camera He is believed to have been involved in an earlier incident at the station and is assisting police with their inquiries. Picture: Chris McKeen

media_camera The escalator joins the city and country areas of Central Station. Picture: Chris McKeen

Parts of the man’s shredded clothing was still on escalator after he was eventually moved.

The man was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a stable condition and is currently assisting police on an earlier matter at the station.

He has not yet been charged.

media_camera The man was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a stable condition. Picture: Chris McKeen