A man climbed onto a roof to avoid being arrested last night.
Police engaged with the man from the ground outside of a building in Albert Parade, in Eastbourne, at around 11pm on Monday (February 12).
The road was closed while officers negotiated with the man, who was later arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: “During an arrest attempt at an address in Albert Parade, Eastbourne, on Monday evening a man climbed onto the roof.
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“The road was closed as a precaution while officers engaged with the man.
“He has since safely come down from the roof and has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
“We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the incident was ongoing.”
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