Police stand off as man refuses to come down from Bulwell roof
A MAN is refusing to come down off the roof of a Bulwell community centre - after first climbing up there yesterday afternoon.
The stand-off at the Red Lion Community Centre, Commercial Road, was still going on at 10am today.
Police have cordoned off Gilead Street and Coventry Road as they try to talk the youngster down, believed to be in his late teens to early 20s.
The man is believed to be from Bulwell and is wearing just a tracksuit, despite freezing temperatures and snow.
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There are six police cars in Gilead Street car park, while officers from nearby Bulwell Police Station are also at the scene.
People living near the centre said he was threatening to jump off, while another resident said members of his family had been passing food up to him, including pizza.
Jane Walster, 51, of Gilead Street, said: "I got home about 5.30pm yesterday and saw Commercial Road cordoned off.
"I did not realise what was going off until my husband said a lad was on the roof of the community centre.
"It was so cold last night, he must be freezing.
"I don't know why he has done it, but he must have his reasons.
"He will have to come down eventually, I just hope no harm comes to him.
"It has been really quiet he has just been walking about most of the night on the roof."
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by Tony_Bartello
Friday, March 22 2013, 1:27PM
“What kind of pizza was it, stuffed crust? I dont like stuffed crusts. . . they go all hard if you dont eat them within the 5 minute window. But you dont eat them in the 5 minute window because you have all kinds of other lovely lovely eats on the base to nosh down on. Chilli's, meats, onions, mushrooms . . . anything go's in Pizza world.
(MY UNCLE RUNS A PIZZA BOOTH IN HULL - TRY THE 12 INCH MANCHESTER BOONDOGGLE)”
by Tony_Bartello
Friday, March 22 2013, 1:27PM
“What kind of pizza was it, stuffed crust? I dont like stuffed crusts. . . they go all hard if you dont eat them within the 5 minute window. But you dont eat them in the 5 minute window because you have all kinds of other lovely lovely eats on the base to nosh down on. Chilli's, meats, onions, mushrooms . . . anything go's in Pizza world.
(MY UNCLE RUNS A PIZZA BOOTH IN HULL - TRY THE 12 INCH MANCHESTER BOONDOGGLE)”
by Tony_Bartello
Friday, March 22 2013, 1:27PM
“What kind of pizza was it, stuffed crust? I dont like stuffed crusts. . . they go all hard if you dont eat them within the 5 minute window. But you dont eat them in the 5 minute window because you have all kinds of other lovely lovely eats on the base to nosh down on. Chilli's, meats, onions, mushrooms . . . anything go's in Pizza world.
(MY UNCLE RUNS A PIZZA BOOTH IN HULL - TRY THE 12 INCH MANCHESTER BOONDOGGLE)”
by Wisecur
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:14AM
“Clearly the man has mental health problems! Hopefully these will be addressed once he comes down! Making asinine comments about the situation is not helpful....”
by omega03
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:13AM
“Offer him a job.. that way he will stay up there and freeze....”
by paulywills1
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:10AM
“Take him for a Latte we a drop of Brandy in it at Wetherspoons.
That' will warm him up !”
by paulywills1
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:10AM
“Take him for a Latte we a drop of Brandy in it at Wetherspoons, that'll warm him up !”
by paulywills1
Friday, March 22 2013, 11:08AM
“Tekkim forra Latte we a droppa Brandy innit at Wetherspoons, that'll warm him up !”
by ladyxjue
Friday, March 22 2013, 10:59AM
“Taser him !”
by theflabster
Friday, March 22 2013, 10:39AM
“He's up there because he smashed up a load of police cars in there car park! roughly 8 police cars and 20 officers stood around last night at 11pm waiting for him to come down! FARSE!!!!!
Maybe a diversion for something else going on last night????”