Man in critical condition in hospital after 'jumping' from Darlington roof

A man is in critical condition in hospital after 'jumping' from a roof in Darlington.

Emergency services were called to Coniscliffe Road shortly after 10pm on Monday, August 26, following concerns for the welfare of a man, who was on the roof of a building. Road closures were put in place while officers, working with the fire and rescue service, tried for several hours to help the man down from the roof to safety.

Police confirmed sadly, the man suffered critical injuries after jumping from the roof and was taken to hospital by ambulance on Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said the force has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct following the incident.

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