Man arrested after hours on Edinburgh flat roof

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 10:32 · Archive

Police arrested a man found on the roof of a block of flats in south Edinburgh after attending to enforce an outstanding warrant.

A man was arrested after spending several hours on the roof of a block of flats in Southhouse Square, south Edinburgh, on Tuesday, 27 October. Police attended around 12.15pm in relation to an outstanding warrant. A short time later, the man was reported to be on the roof of the building.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene. Emergency services including a high-reach appliance, an ambulance and several police vehicles attended. Residents reported the man remained on the roof for hours. One local said there was 'a guy on a roof surrounded by emergency services'.

Police Scotland said the man was arrested in connection with the incident. No injuries were reported.

How it is being reported

• Edinburgh man arrested after spending hours on flat roof as emergency services called to sceneA man was arrested after spending several hours on the roof of a block of flats in south Edinburgh.Edinburgh Evening News · 28 Oct, 10:09
• Edinburgh man legs it onto roof of flats in getaway bid from policeThe property was surrounded by emergency vehicles.Edinburgh Live · 27 Oct, 16:50

In this story: Edinburgh · Southhouse Square · Police Scotland · Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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