Man charged after dramatic Waterthorpe roof stand-off
A man has been charged with multiple serious offences after a dramatic roof-top incident brought a Waterthorpe street to a standstill earlier this week.
The 40-year-old man has appeared in court charged with multiple offences following an incident in Waterthorpe earlier this week.
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Police said officers were called to May Tree Lane at 9.46am on Tuesday (31 March) after receiving reports of threatening behaviour from a man on a roof.
Emergency services, supported by specialist resources, attended the scene, where a cordon was put in place for public safety.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers and specialist resources were deployed to May Tree Lane at 9.46am on Tuesday (31 March) as they responded to reports of threatening behaviour from a man on a roof.
“A cordon was put in place for public safety and to allow emergency services and the local authority to suitably respond to the incident.”
The incident concluded shortly after 4pm with the arrest of a man.
Police confirmed that no injuries were reported.
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Matthew Brerton, of Raseby Avenue, Sheffield, has since been charged with seven counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), intentionally causing a public nuisance, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault by beating.
He appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today (2 April) and was remanded in custody.
He is due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 30 April.