Wanted man has stand off with police and fire crews in Leeds after climbing onto roof in Gipton
By Charles Gray
Published 13th Jan 2026, 09:05 BST
A stand-off was held between emergency crews in Leeds and a wanted man who had climbed onto a roof.
Police and fire crews were called to Oakwood Lane in Gipton at 5.56pm yesterday (Monday, January 12) to reports that a man wanted on a warrant was on a roof.
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Photos from the scene show an aerial ladder platform being used by the fire service to engage with the man.
One of the businesses along the stretch, which is at the junction with Oak Tree Drive, said that the man had climbed onto the roof via one of the above flats.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 5.56pm yesterday (12 January) officers were called to Oakwood Lane to reports a man wanted on a warrant was on a roof.
“A man aged 29 years old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of failing to appear in court.
“He remains in police custody at this time.”