‘We would like to thank the public for their patience’ - Northamptonshire Police

A boy, 17, has been arrested after appearing to climb to the top of a telecomms tower - bringing the town centre to a standstill.

Police were called at 11.30am on Sunday, November 15 by a member of public who was concerned for the safety of a ‘male who appeared to have climbed to the top of a telecoms tower’ behind the Lidl store, off Towcester Road, Northampton.

All surrounding roads were closed as police, fire and ambulance all raced to the scene, causing widespread traffic delays.

Eye witness Nathan Farrell said: “He was on the lower level until more firefighters turned up, the climbed to the top before waving at people and rocking the tower back and forth.”

The teenager has since been arrested.

A spokesperson for the force told the Chron: “Shortly after 1.30pm, a 17-year-old boy safely climbed down from the tower with the support of the emergency services.

“However, he has been arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance and interfering with national infrastructure and remains in police custody.

“All roads are expected to re-open shortly, if not already. We would like to thank the public for their patience while the emergency services responded to this incident.”