Burglary Suspects Arrested After Daring Rooftop Escape in Lee
Two men wanted over a burglary sparked a dramatic police chase before scaling a roof to dodge capture in Lee. Their wild rooftop stand-off ended with a tense negotiation and arrests.
High-Speed Chase Ends On Rooftops
- The Metropolitan Police tried to stop a car in Brightfield Road at 9:20 PM on January 2.
- The vehicle was linked to an aggravated burglary.
- The two occupants bolted and led officers on a foot chase, eventually climbing onto a roof in Hedgley Street.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
- London Fire Brigade and police negotiators were called to coax the men down safely.
- The area was sealed off and monitored throughout the standoff.
- Both suspects eventually surrendered and were arrested.
Arrests Made – But Not For Burglary
- kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police arrested the men, but for unrelated offences, not the burglary.
- Police have yet to confirm if charges over the aggravated burglary will follow.
Met Police Speak Out
“At 9.20 PM on Thursday (January 2), a vehicle was pursued by Met officers in Brightfield Road, Lee. The vehicle was suspected to have been involved in an aggravated burglary. Two men absconded from the vehicle and climbed onto a roof in Hedgley Street. Met officers, alongside the London Fire Brigade, negotiated with both men who were brought safely to ground level. They were both arrested by Kent Police in relation to other offences.”
Investigation Continues
Police are still probing the original burglary and have not ruled out further action against the men in London.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Metropolitan Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
