Armed police called to house in Halifax and man arrested after climbing onto roof to evade capture

At 5.47am today, police were called to a report of an ongoing domestic incident at a property off Boothtown Road, Halifax.

Local officers attended with support of armed officers as it was reported a man was in possession a weapon.

The man had climbed onto the roof of the property to evade officers but was detained and arrested a short time later.

Boothtown Road was closed for a short period of time, whilst emergency services were in attendance, but has since been reopened.