Teenager arrested following rooftop incident in Hartlepool
Police have made an arrest following reports that a teenager was on the roof of a property in Hartlepool.
On the morning of Saturday, October 31, officers responded to reports of a teenager on the roof of a property on Cornwall Street, in Hartlepool.
A police cordon was put in place as a precaution after it was reported he was throwing items.
Sergeant Rutherford, of Cleveland Police, said: “I am aware of a number of residents showing concern due to hearing sounds coming from items being thrown by the boy.
“I wanted to provide this update to let you know what those noises relate to and to say that he has now come down.
"A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and taken to police custody.
“If any of your property has been damaged, please call 101 quoting reference number 217786.”