BRICKS falling from near the roof of a high street building in Westbourne led to a prolonged road closure.

Emergency services blocked off Poole Road this morning due to a dangerous structure.

Firefighters deployed the aerial ladder platform to respond to the incident, which came to light following reports that brickwork had been seen crashing down to the ground from above shop premises.

A road closure has been in place since shortly before 9am on Saturday, July 30. Poole Road did not fully reopen until around 4pm.

Wooden boards have been secured around the area of the building where the bricks had gone loose.

The incident was located along the terrace of address, between Indigo Hair & Beauty and cheese and wine bar Renoufs.

The fire service has left the scene, however, police officers and council representatives remain in attendance.

Scaffolding has been erected in front of the building and contactors are working to make the scene safe and secure.