Firefighters rescue four teens from rooftop in Bolton town centre

Crews from Bolton Central Fire Station and Greater Manchester Police attended the scene on Bridgeman Place, opposite Subway, just before midnight on Monday evening, March 23.

A fire officer at the station told The Bolton News that three fire engines and a turntable ladder were deployed to the incident.

The surrounding roads were closed while the rescue took place (Image: A D Schofield)

The four teenagers were rescued from the roof of Commerce House, which is currently covered in scaffolding.

The teens had climbed five floors of the building (Image: A D Schofield)

The teens were safely brought down from the roof by the turntable ladder.

Firefighters were seen scaling the building (Image: A D Schofield)

A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police told The Bolton News: “Four youths climbed up scaffolding, five floors up, and got stuck.

“Greater Manchester Fire Service were called and got the boys down.

“Officers assessed the building and no damage was caused.

“No arrests were made and officers took the boys home.”

The emergency services reported no serious injuries.

A fire officer said the incident served as a reminder of the dangers of accessing rooftops, describing it as “lessons learned” for those involved.