A MAN has been arrested after reportedly throwing items off the roof of a building in the centre of Newton Abbot.

Police were called to Union Street at around 1.40pm this afternoon (Monday, July 13) following reports of a man on a roof acting aggressively.

It was further reported that the man was throwing items off the roof.

Officers attended the scene and arrested the male suspect.

He has been taken into police custody.

Police have not released further details about the incident or confirmed whether anyone was injured.

No charges have been announced at this stage.

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.