Police have arrested a 25-year-old man who threw roof tiles from them in a domestic disturbance that lasted six hours in Middlesbrough last night (June 14).

Emergency services were called to the scene on Borough Road in Middlesbrough at around 6:30pm last night to attend a man who had climbed onto the roof of one of the properties on the road.

Police then deployed a police negotiator in the six hour stand off until the man eventually came down where he was then arrested on suspicion of harassment and breach of a restraining order.

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The Northern Echo: Picture from the scene in Middlesbrough.Picture from the scene in Middlesbrough. (Image: MICHAEL GOVAN)

Nearby resident, Michael Govan, witnessed the incident as he saw the road closed as emergency services attend the scene.

He said: “I saw multiple police cars, a fire truck, and a tonne of people gathering meanwhile the police taped off the area so no cars could get through.

“It’s quite a surreal thing to happen. I hope the man is able to get the help he needs. It was quite unnerving at the time.”

A full statement released by Cleveland Police said: “Officers were called to a domestic incident at around 6.30pm on Wednesday 14th June. 

The Northern Echo: Picture from the scene last night in Middlesbrough.Picture from the scene last night in Middlesbrough. (Image: MICHAEL GOVAN)

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“On police arrival, a 25-year-old man from inside of the premises climbed onto the roof and threw tiles down at officers and a police vehicle. 

“A police negotiator was called out, and officers were at the scene for around six hours before the man eventually came down and was arrested on suspicion of harassment and breach of a restraining order.”

Cleveland Fire Service, who also attended the scene said: "We were called to an incident on 14/06/2023 at 19.43 on Emily Street in Middlesbrough.

"Three fire engines in attendance from Middlesbrough, Saltburn and Thornaby. Crews were on standby and assisted Police with getting person down from roof. We left the scene at 00.11."