Wanted Man Arrested After Falling Asleep During 48-Hour Police Search in Salford

A 48-hour standoff in Salford, England, has ended with police arresting a wanted 37-year-old man after he reportedly fell asleep on the roof of a small structure.

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Greater Manchester Police brought the lengthy incident to an end on August 15 after officers managed to reach the suspect while he was asleep.

The man had reportedly been wanted by police and was also due to be recalled to prison before officers eventually arrested him.

According to reports, officers from the Tactical Aid Unit climbed a ladder to reach the rooftop structure where the suspect had been staying. They then pulled him from the roof while he was asleep.

A struggle reportedly followed as officers took him into custody. During the struggle, his trousers appeared to fall down before he was eventually arrested in the garden.

Two police officers were also injured during the operation. Despite the difficulties faced by officers at the scene, Greater Manchester Police said the incident eventually came to a “safe conclusion”.

The 48-hour standoff had kept police at the scene as they worked to bring the situation to an end and safely take the wanted man into custody.

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