Concerns for man's welfare closes A379 UPDATE

Further update 7:30 - The road is now fully open in both directions

UPDATE - As of 5pm the ring road was closed between Countess Wear and the Tesco traffic lights as negotiators deal with the incident on Rydon Lane

Police have closed the A379 closed between Exeter and the Rydon Lane junction, because of concerns for a man spotted on the wrong side of the railway bridge.

Police were  called to the scene at around 3:45pm after reports that the man was lying on the pavement.

The man was later spotted on the wrong side of the railings on the bridge over the A379.

Ambulance and police are currently on the scene.

More info to follow