A DRUNKEN man was arrested by police after being rescued by firefighters from the roof top of a convenience store in Orford, Warrington, last night.
Two fire crews were called to the premises on Greenwood Crescent, Orford, Warrington at around 10.45pm last night (Tuesday) following reports of a man being on the roof of the store.
Two fire engines attended – one from Stockton Heath and one from Lymm – as did an aerial ladder appliance from Lymm
Crews used ladders to rescue the man from the rooftop.
They were in attendance for more than 45 minutes.
Once rescued the drunken man was arrested for police assault and being drunk and disorderly.
Overnight, officers arrested a male in the Greenwood Crescent following an allegation that he has been stood on the roof of a shop, drunk, shouting and swearing. Eventually removed by County Fire.
Also alleged to have Assaulted a Police Officer during arrest. #AllWeWant pic.twitter.com/QJML0sO94J
— Warrington Police (@PoliceWarr) December 18, 2019
