Two people have been arrested after a man climbed on a roof and refused to come down for more than five hours.

Police were called shortly after 10pm to reports of a violent incident in Ingleton Road in Stockton and found a suspect at a house on Knitsley Walk in Hardwick soon after.

But the man then climbed on the roof and refused to come down, police said.

Police at the scene.Police at the scene. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

One witness said: “He seemed to have smashed his way through the roof and he’s been up there since.”

Pictures showed officers gathered around the property alongside fire crews and paramedics.

One image shows a hole in the roof of a house, which the man is believed to have climbed through.

It is believed the man climbed through a hole in the roof.It is believed the man climbed through a hole in the roof. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

Police and paramedics at the scene.Police and paramedics at the scene. (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN)

The stand-off lasted until 4am when he came down from the roof.

A 35-year-old man was arrested for assault, causing criminal damage, and harassment. Meanwhile an 18-year-old was arrested for obstructing an emergency worker.

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A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “Officers were in attendance at the scene until 4am on Saturday 20 July 2024, when the incident was brought to a safe conclusion and the man came down from the roof.”

The fire and ambulance services both attended to assist police but were eventually stood down.