A 41-year-old man has been charged following a dramatic six-hour rooftop standoff on Bolton Road in Chorley, Lancashire, that forced the evacuation of nearby homes on Sunday morning.
Prolonged Rooftop Siege
The incident began around 09:15 when Christopher Jones from Adlington climbed onto a roof and refused to come down. Police negotiations took hours amidst increasingly dangerous behaviour.
Objects Thrown And Fires Started
Jones reportedly threw objects from the rooftop and ignited several small fires. These actions prompted officers to evacuate surrounding properties in the interest of public safety.
Serious Charges Filed
Lancashire Police have charged Jones with multiple offences, including:
- Four counts of assault, two against emergency workers
- Intentional strangulation
- Threats to kill
- Arson with intent to endanger life
- Two counts of criminal damage
- Causing a public nuisance
Court Appearance Scheduled
Christopher Jones is due to appear today at Preston Magistrates’ Court to answer the charges related to this high-profile standoff that drew significant emergency service resources and community attention.
