People are being advised to avoid the area while the emergency services deal with the incident.
An area in Loughborough town centre has been cordoned off after a report was received around midday today (Monday 31 March) regarding concerns for the behaviour of a man.
Leicestershire Police, said: "The man was seen on a flat roof adjacent to some flats in Market Street.
"Concerns were raised in relation to his behaviour.
"In the interests of public safety, a cordon has been put in place in the Frederick Street/Packe Street and Granby Street area.
"People are being advised to avoid the area while the emergency services deal with the incident.
"A man has since been arrested on suspicion of being a public nuisance and is in custody."
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