Two arrested after man climbed on roof

A public path passing by several houses on Knitsley Walk. Their are about six buildings, mostly semi-detached homesImage source, Google
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A suspect climbed on to the roof of a house in Knitsley Walk, Cleveland Police say

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Two men have been arrested following a "violent incident" which led to a man climbing on to the roof of a house.

Cleveland Police were called to Ingleton Road, in Stockton, County Durham, at about 22:00 BST on Friday.

A suspect was located at a house on Knitsley Walk in the Hardwick area but he then climbed on the roof, the force said.

Police were at the scene until 04:00 BST when the man came down.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault, criminal damage and harassment.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of obstruction of an emergency worker.

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