Man on roof of Paisley hospital as emergency services race to six-hour stand off
A man climbed atop the roof of a Paisley hospital on Friday.
Emergency services were called to the Royal Alexandra Hospital at around 11.45am, and remained on the scene for the six hours.
Officers talked the man down with fire crews also in attendance.
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It is not yet known whether he is a patient at the hospital.
A police spokesman confirmed officers were called to an incident at the hospital.
A spokesman for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: "This was reported immediately to the police who are now on site with the fire service dealing with the situation.
"Our staff are offering any support required."
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