Four held over Belfast crane stunt

Four men have been arrested after scaling a crane in Belfast city centre this morning.

Four men have been arrested after scaling a crane in Belfast city centre this morning.

A major police and Fire service operation was launched to remove the men from the structure.

One man resisted inital calls to come down and sat on the arm of the crane, which is hundreds of feet above the ground, for over an hour.

All four have been charged with disorderly behaviour.

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The scene in and around Bedford Street was closed for most of the morning while authorities tried to bring the men to safety.

The crane is on the site of a new hotel building on Clarence Street West. Donegall Square North, Bedford Street, Ormeau Avenue and the Dublin Road were closed during the operation.