Riot cops drag snoozing suspect from rooftop after he 'hurled tiles' at officers during 48-hour stand-off

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The video captures a dramatic and unusual event (a rooftop stand-off and arrest) with clear visuals, making it inherently attention-grabbing and shareable.

Summary

Police officers are seen dragging a suspect off a rooftop after a 48-hour stand-off. The suspect appears to have been sleeping on the roof before being apprehended.

Structure

1Suspect is seen lying on a rooftop.
2Police officers surround the area.
3Officers ascend to the rooftop.
4Officers drag the suspect off the roof.

Product placement

The Sun: APPEARS - a watermark in the top left corner. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Greater Manchester Police: APPEARS - a watermark in the top right corner. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

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Riot cops drag snoozing suspect from rooftop after he 'hurled tiles' at officers during 48-hour stand-off SALFORD UK

Original caption

This is the moment riot cops dragged a snoozing suspect from a rooftop following a 48-hour stand-off. Read the full story above. #Riot #Suspect #Cops #Footage