Police are currently at the scene of a second concern for welfare incident on the viaduct in Stroud this morning, Wednesday.
Emergency services were called at around 12.45am today that a woman was on the viaduct at Merrywalks.
Yesterday, Tuesday, July 1, a man negotiated with officers for 12 hours before being moved to a place of safety off the viaduct.
Gloucestershire Police and British Transport Police are currently at the scene.
Gloucestershire Police has said: “While trained negotiators are attempting to resolve the situation safely, the A46 at Merrywalks is closed in both directions and motorists have been advised to find alternative routes. All trains to and from Stroud have also been temporarily stopped.
“Police would like to thank people for their patience during this second incident, following a similar event yesterday.”
UPDATE: Police can confirm that the incident at Merrywalks in Stroud earlier this morning (Wednesday 2 July) has now been safely resolved.
A woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.
Road closures are now in the process of being lifted.
Officers would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding while emergency services were in attendance.
