A man has appeared in court after launching an impromptu rooftop protest in Scarborough.
Officers were called to Alma Square at 6.15pm on Monday (8 June).
It followed a report of a man “shimmying” across rooftops, climbing onto the chimney and shouting.
Local people said the man was on the roof following a dispute over the ownership of a dog.
Alma Square, Scarborough
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “As a negotiator was prepared to attend Scarborough, officers from Scarborough’s Retail Crime Unit engaged with the man from a platform provided by North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, who also attended to help to get the man to safety.”
Westborough between York Place and Northway was closed to traffic and a cordon was put in place. As a precaution, Alma Parade was also closed to traffic.
The man, 47-year-old Graham Coggins of North Marine Road, Scarborough climbed down from the rooftop on his own accord and was arrested by officers at the scene.
At court Coggins pleaded guilty to causing a public nuisance and was handed a community order.
As part of the order, Coggins was given a six-month alcohol treatment order and a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 20 days.
He was also fined £80, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £114.
