Man arrested after specialist police negotiators deployed to Leeds rooftop standoff

Specialist police negotiators were deployed to a residential street in Seacroft today (August 7) following a rooftop standoff.

Emergency services descended on Monkswood Green at around 10.40am following reports of criminal damage.

Shortly after officers arrived at the scene, a man climbed onto the roof of a property.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed that an operation took place to ensure the incident was brought to a safe conclusion.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police attended reports of criminal damage on Monkswood Green in Seacroft, Leeds, at around 10.40am this morning. Shortly after, a man climbed onto the roof of a property.

“Specialist negotiators have been deployed to the scene, and an operation has been put in place to prevent harm to the man involved.

“Officers remain in attendance, and we are working to resolve this safely."

In their most recent update to the Yorkshire Evening Post, a police spokesperson confirmed: “The man has been arrested on suspicion of obstructing the police, public nuisance and a drug offence.

“He remains in custody.”