Roof Rumble in Portsmouth: Man Throws Tiles from Fish and Chip Shop in Wild Standoff
A man has sparked chaos in Widley Road, Portsmouth, by perching on rooftops and hurling roof tiles down onto homes and parked cars. The police have locked down both ends of the street as riot officers brace themselves behind shields to avoid flying debris.
Thousands Worth of Damage as Roof Tiles Rain Down
The drama kicked off around 1am when the man began chucking tiles from the chippy roof. So far, the rampage has left a trail of destruction, with thousands of pounds in damage to property and vehicles. One roof suffered a massive hole, and the man’s relentless tile-throwing has kept emergency crews on high alert.
Police and Emergency Services in Full Force
Widley Road is swarming with police, fire, and ambulance teams. Fire engines block one end, while police riot vans and the South Central Ambulance Service’s HART team hold the other. Residents have been warned to stay indoors and away from windows as the tense stand-off unfolds.
Mother Pleads for Son to Come Down—He Refuses
The man’s mother tried to calm him down, but he refused and continued his dangerous antics, narrowly missing a firefighter with thrown tiles. He remains perched on the flat roof of the corner chippy, shouting threats and refusing all calls to come down.
Armed Officers and Fire Crews Prepare for Rescue
Three firefighters sprinted down the street carrying an extension ladder, eyeing a possible rescue. Meanwhile, armed police officers patrol nearby as fire crews position an aerial ladder platform to reach the man and negotiate his safe return.
The tense standoff continues with no end in sight as officers keep trying to talk the man down from the rooftop rampage.
