Emergency services were called to help after a man had a seizure on a roof in Hadleigh.

Two rapid response vehicles, an ambulance officer, an ambulance crew, and the hazardous area response team plus and two fire engines were called to a parade of shops in London Road, Hadleigh.

The 37-year-old man is believed to have had a seizure on the roof of a three-storey building. 

The fire service used a cherry picker to reach the roof of the building and brought the man down wrapped in a blanket before he was taken to hospital in an ambulance. 

Duty Locality Officer Rick Davis attended and said: "We had to think on our feet as the man, who was working on the roof, was in a difficult place to reach.

"The safety of our medics and all involved is also paramount in our work."

Essex Fire and Rescue Service were called to assist and, with their high level platform, were able to transport medics safely to the roof where the man, believed to be in his 30s, was treated before being safely brought down to ground level.

Rick said: "He was taken to Southend University Hospital in a stable condition where we hope he makes a good recovery."

He added: "I'd like to thank all of our emergency service colleagues for the excellent teamwork that was on display today, everyone was brilliant."

The road was closed for a short time while the emergency services were at the scene.