Residents of flats at City Quay in Dundee are being warned not to leave their homes or they will be unable to return after a roof was torn off a building.
The large metal sheets came off the roof of a property at Gourlay Yard during Storm Eowyn on Friday.
Bits of roof insulation were also blown across the surrounding area.
Police remained on the scene into the evening with firefighters also called in to help.
Residents told ‘remain indoors and don’t leave’ after roof damage at City Quay
An update issued by police just before 5.30pm said: “Officers remain in the area of Gourlay Yard, Dundee, following concerns raised about an insecure roof at a block of flats earlier today.
“The area remains closed to the public as a precaution, and residents currently within the flats are advised to remain indoors.
“Please note that if you leave the building, you will not be permitted to return at this time.
“Residents returning to the area should attend the Apex Hotel on Victoria Dock Road, where staff from Dundee City Council will provide further guidance and support.
“Officers remain on scene and are available to assist and direct residents as required.
“We appreciate the ongoing patience and cooperation of the community as efforts continue to ensure safety.”
It has not been confirmed when residents will be able to come to and from their homes as normal.
One resident told The Courier: “I left for work just across the street at Waters Edge this morning.
“My wife works there as well and we were watching debris fly off the building.
“Parts of the roof have ripped off and insulation has flown everywhere.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received the alert at 9.43am to damage to a property at Gourlay Yard at City Quay.
“One appliance was despatched from Blackness Road station.
“There were no reported injuries.”
It comes after the roof of a Dunfermline health centre was also ripped off.
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