Wanted Man Nabbed After Dramatic Rooftop Standoff in Southampton
A desperate rooftop stand-off in Southampton ended with cops arresting a wanted man outside a popular bar.
Rooftop Drama Shuts Down Busy Streets
The 20-year-old climbed onto the roof of the XOXO Bar, sparking a police response. Officers quickly sealed off Bedford Place and Carlton Place amid welfare concerns.
Criminal on the Run Caught Red-Handed
The suspect was wanted for failing to show up at North Hampshire Magistrates’ Court on January 28. He was also arrested for carrying a bladed article. He remains in police custody and is set to appear in court soon.
XOXO Bar Takes It in Stride
The bar kept things light-hearted despite the chaos. They joked to customers: “Despite there being a criminal on our roof, on the run… we are 1 as usual (access via lower Banister Street). Guess he wanted the best brunch around before he goes back to prison.”
