Moment riot cops drag snoozing suspect from rooftop after he ‘hurled tiles’ at officers during 48-hour stand-off

THIS is the moment riot cops dragged a snoozing suspect from a rooftop following a 48-hour stand-off. The suspect, 37, had reportedly hurled tiles at police during the lengthy incident at a property in Salford. A man, 37, has been arrested following a 48-hour stand-off Credit: Greater Manchester Police Riot cops dragged the man down from the roof Credit: Greater Manchester Police Footage shows the man dozing on top of a back porch roof, unaware that Tactical Aid Unit officers had gathered in the garden below him. The cops, wearing helmets and other riot gear, gently placed a ladder against the ledge, with one officer climbing up and grabbing the man’s legs while he sleeps. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The man is startled and a struggle ensued as he tried to resist the cop by appearing to repeatedly punch him. But the cop drags him down the ladder and onto the ground. He had reportedly thrown tiles at police officers Credit: Greater Manchester Police Cops piled on top of the suspect to detain and arrest him Credit: Greater Manchester Police His trousers appear to fall down during the chaos and police pile on top of him to detain and arrest him. Greater Manchester Police said the incident, which began on Thursday, was brought to a safe conclusion yesterday afternoon. A spokesperson for the force said that the incident was in relation to an arrest attempt for the man from another police force. The suspect, who was wanted on recall to prison for other matters, had previously been pictured wearing a Leonardo DiCaprio jumper and hurling tiles off the roof. Most read in The Sun Police at the scene had tried to negotiate with him, but the man refused to come down. Firefighters and paramedics were also called to the scene with a cordon put in place Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident and the man remains in custody. He has been arrested on suspicion of causing public nuisance, criminal damage, public order offences, burglary and assaulting two police officers. Detective Chief Inspector Helen Bagnall, of our Salford District, said: “During two days of disruption to the local community, we worked continuously with our partners to bring this matter to a safe conclusion. “This was an extensive use of vital policing resources and clearly demonstrates the dangers our officers face on a daily basis in order to protect the people of Greater Manchester. “Two of our officers suffered minor injuries during this incident. “I would like to reiterate my thanks to the people of Salford for their patience and understanding whilst emergency service personnel dealt with this incident. “Some properties have been damaged as a result of this man’s actions. We will work with partners to ensure affected residents will be supported going forward.”