Police drone and helicopter drafted in after man is found on roof of shop
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Durham Constabulary officers were called in after reports of a man acting suspiciously in Front Street, Chester-le-Street, just after 6am this morning, Tuesday, April 28.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers found the man on the roof of the Superdrug store.
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Hide Ad“The police drone and helicopter were called as well as the fire and ambulance service and a section of Front Street was temporarily closed.
“Just before 9am, a 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and assaulting a police officer and inquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information which could help investigations is asked to call 101 quoting incident reference number 36 of April 28 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.