Greater Manchester Police have released footage showing the moment officers ended a two-day stand-off by arresting a wanted man while he slept on a roof.
Incident in Salford
Emergency services responded to an incident at a property on Reservoir Street in Salford over a two-day period. The footage shows Tactical Aid Unit officers placing a ladder against the roof of a back porch before an officer grabbed the sleeping man.
A struggle followed as the man was pulled down the ladder, with his trousers appearing to fall down, before being arrested in the garden. Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Arrest and charges
The arrest attempt was tasked by another force for the man, who was wanted on recall to prison for other matters. A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing public nuisance, criminal damage, public order offences, burglary, and assaulting two police officers. He remains in police custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Helen Bagnall, of Salford district, said: “During two days of disruption to the local community, we worked continuously with our partners to bring this matter to a safe conclusion.”
Police statement
She added: “This was an extensive use of vital policing resources and clearly demonstrates the dangers our officers face on a daily basis in order to protect the people of Greater Manchester.”
Bagnall thanked the public for their patience and noted that some properties were damaged. “We will work with partners to ensure affected residents will be supported going forward,” she said.
