Dramatic Stand-off in Chorley: Man Arrested After Hurling Tiles and Starting Fires
Moment fire crews blast man with water hoses as he hurls tiles from roof and sparks blazes in heated stand-off

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A 42-year-old man was arrested in Chorley after a six-hour stand-off during which he hurled tiles from a roof and ignited fires. Firefighters intervened with water hoses as debris fell, injuring one person. The incident led to evacuations and significant property damage.
- 01The incident occurred on Bolton Road in Chorley on a Sunday morning.
- 02Firefighters used powerful jets of water to combat flames and protect the public.
- 03One individual suffered an arm injury from falling debris during the chaos.
- 04Nearby properties were evacuated due to safety concerns, and several homes and cars were damaged.
- 05The man was arrested on multiple charges, including arson and assault on an emergency worker.
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A dramatic stand-off unfolded on Bolton Road in Chorley when a 42-year-old man climbed onto a roof, throwing tiles and starting fires. The situation escalated as the man was seen tearing tiles from the roof and launching them to the ground, prompting emergency services to respond. Firefighters deployed powerful water hoses to extinguish the flames that erupted from the roof, while onlookers watched from behind a police cordon. The incident began around 9:16 AM, with police arriving to find the man refusing to descend. He was also observed pushing a chimney stack over, causing debris to rain down onto the A6 near Chorley town center. One person was injured by falling debris, and several homes and parked vehicles sustained damage. Due to safety concerns, a small number of nearby properties were evacuated. After a six-hour stand-off, the man was arrested around 4 PM on charges including assault, arson with intent to endanger life, and criminal damage. He remains in police custody.
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The incident caused significant disruption and damage in the local area, affecting homes and vehicles.
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