This is why emergency services were searching the rooftops in Worthing town centre

The emergency services combed the rooftops of Worthing town centre yesterday evening (February 11).

By John Holden

Published 12th Feb 2021, 15:26 BST

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A spokesman for Sussex Police said officers were called to Montague Streets at 5.57pm following reports of people on a roof.

Two people, thought to be in their late teens or early 20s, were spotted by officers.

Police were concerned for their safety, the spokesman said, so a drone was deployed and assistance sought from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, which deployed an aerial ladder.

The two people were not located and units stood down shortly before 8pm.

Anyone with information about the pair is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 988 of 11/02.