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Man arrested following marathon window ledge stand-off with police

Police have confirmed a man was arrested following a remarkable 5.5-hour standoff with police and emergency service workers between two windows of a residential building in Chantry, Ipswich.

Police at the scene
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The main remained on the building for well over five hours

Key details: The incident began just before 14:00 when police responded to reports of a disturbance on Sheldrake Drive.

  • Following the arrival of police, a man climbed up the exterior of a residential property.

  • He remained there for approximately 5.5 hours while police and emergency services attempted to convince him to come down safely in front of large crowds.

  • He was arrested at 19:37 on suspicion of theft from a shop and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre.

  • While there, he was arrested for failing to attend court.

  • He was released and will face no further action regarding the theft from the shop but was subsequently transferred to court regarding the failing to attend warrant.

Emergency services at the scene in Sheldrake Drive
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Emergency services, including five police cars, one fire crew, and one ambulance, were on scene throughout the incident.

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