Police end two-day stand-off after suspect found asleep on roof

Police near Manchester have ended a two-day stand-off by climbing a ladder to arrest the suspect who had fallen asleep on a roof.

Greater Manchester Police released footage showing the moment an officer climbed the ladder onto the roof of a back porch in Ash Street, Salford, and grabbed the man, who was lying down.

The man’s trousers appeared to fall as he was pulled down the ladder and arrested by officers in the garden of the property.

The force said two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident on Saturday.

On Monday, a police spokesperson confirmed Simon Harris, 37, of no fixed address, was charged with four counts of criminal damage, two counts of assault of an emergency worker, intentionally/recklessly causing a public nuisance, burglary dwelling and theft.

He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.

Detective Chief Inspector Helen Bagnall thanked members of the public following the man’s arrest, which came after a two-day emergency service response.

She said: “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.

“Two of our officers suffered minor injuries during this incident.

“I would like to reiterate my thanks to the people of Salford for their patience and understanding whilst emergency service personnel dealt with this incident.”