A TEENAGE girl threatened to jump from a Hampshire tower block last night.

Emergency services were called to Seaward Tower in South Street, Gosport at around 5pm.

The girl, who is local to the area, was described as very distressed but talking to police and negotiators.

Police were able to talk the girl down with help from members of the community.

South Central Ambulance Service and Hampshire Fire & Rescue also attended but were told to stand down by 6.45pm.

Police confirmed the girl was safe at 7.30pm.