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Man's rooftop stand-off with police comes to an end after 17 hours

The stand-off between police and a man on a Meir rooftop has come to an end - after more than 17 hours.

Officers have arrested a 31-year-old man following the siege in Cornelius Street.

They have just confirmed the man eventually came down ‘peacefully’ shortly before 5pm today.

He has now been taken to hospital for a ‘precautionary check-up’ under police escort.

A clear-up will now start to rid the street of debris.

Read the full report here.