Man arrested following Kearsley stand-off

A man has been arrested after leaving the roof of a property in Maple Close, Kearsley that he had been occupying since 8.30am this morning (Wednesday 12 May 2021).

The man, aged 32, was arrested on suspicion of assault and aggravated burglary at around 9pm.

No injuries were reported.

Residents of evacuated properties have been allowed to return to their homes.

Chief Inspector Chris Boyd, GMP Force Critical Incident Manager, said: "I'd like to thank emergency services colleagues for their assistance during the course of the day.

"I'd also like to thank the public for their patience while this incident was brought to a safe conclusion."