POLICE officers have closed off several streets in Govanhill due to a man on the ledge of a block of flats.

Officers rushed to the scene at Annette Street at around 3.40pm today.

Officers are at the scene speaking to the man and the incident remains ongoing.

Streets in the surrounding area are effected by the incident including Annette Street, Alison Street, Calder Street and Gartuck Street.

Officers remain at the scene and are dealing with the incident.

Update: Allison Street has now been fully reopened.