After hours-long standoff, man climbs down from Norman water tower

The Norman Police Department responded to reports of a person climbing the water tower at the corner of Flood and Robinson Friday.

The following updates were published as the events developed:

6:20 p.m.: Authorities have surrounded a Norman water tower where a man has climbed up and is wearing a cable around his neck.

The tower stands at the northeast corner of Flood and Robinson. Traffic has been diverted near the area.