West Lothian man 'climbs onto roof' as negotiator called in after police close road
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A West Lothian man has been arrested after he climbed onto a roof and had to be talked down by officers.
The 51-year-old was charged with alleged domestic abuse offences following an incident at an address on Hamilton Road, Bathgate.
Police Scotland were called to an address at 7.45pm on Saturday August 9 and discovered the male had clambered onto a roof which led to the involvement of a negotiator.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.45pm on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, officers attended an address in Hamilton Road, Bathgate as part of an ongoing enquiry.
"A 51-year-old man then climbed onto the roof of the building and police negotiators attended.
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"The 51-year-old was subsequently arrested and charged in connection with domestic abuse offences.
"He is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday, 11 August, 2025.'
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