Man charged over damage to Grimsby homeless shelter roof

Officials said "extensive damage" had been caused to the building

A man has been charged after "extensive damage" was caused to the roof of a homeless charity's building in Grimsby.

Humberside Police said officers were called to reports of a man ripping off and throwing slates from the Harbour Place shelter, on Tuesday evening.

A 55-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences, including affray, racially aggravated public order and criminal damage.

He is due to appear at Grimsby Crown Court on Monday 24 June.

A spokesperson for the charity said two-thirds of the roof slates were removed and efforts were being made to weatherproof the building.

Users of the shelter who stay overnight were taken in by the Salvation Army as a temporary measure during the incident.

Harbour Place was opened in 1996 and supports rough sleepers and homeless people across North East Lincolnshire.

The charity was planning to offer 24-hour access to its facilities in the next fortnight but those plans are now on hold.