Man arrested for wasting police time after rooftop standoff in Wakefield
Published 27th Mar 2026, 14:38 BST
A man has been arrested after climbing onto the roof of a row of shops in Wakefield.
At just after 11am today (Friday), police were informed of a man sitting on the roof above Cash Generator in The Springs, central Wakefield.
The pavement below was closed off while officers attempted to engage with the man.
Police also liaised with emergency service partners, who were present at the scene.
After a brief standoff, the man came down from the roof, where he was arrested on suspicion of wasting police time.