Scunthorpe wanted man Kyle Ferguson takes to rooftop to escape arrest

Kyle Ferguson evaded arrest on several occasions by taking to rooftops, police said

A man wanted by police has taken to the roof of a house in a bid to escape arrest.

Kyle Ferguson is wanted for various offences, including possession of an offensive weapon, affray, assault and public nuisance related to a number of rooftop incidents.

A cordon was in place around Salisbury Close, Scunthorpe, police said.

Officers have warned people to avoid the area including Plymouth Road, Bristol Road and West Common Lane.

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A Humberside Police spokesperson said: "Unfortunately Kyle has taken to the roof on a number of occasions previously to avoid facing justice."

Public transport routes in the area would be affected and extra police patrols deployed while the incident continued, police added.

Police surround a house on Salisbury Close where a cordon is in place