A ROAD was closed in Redditch over concerns for a woman on the roof of a car park.

Police were called to the car park on Silver Street at around 12.40pm this afternoon (Thursday July 11) to reports of a woman on the roof.

Redditch Ringway was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident. 

The woman was brought to safety by police and medics. 

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "The Ringway was closed for a brief time while officers and ambulance staff brought the person to safety.

"The road is now reopen."

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of concern for a patient’s welfare near to Silver Street at 12.30pm, one ambulance attended the scene.

"The patient was brought to safety but did not wish to be assessed and we were stood down."