Man arrested after stand-off with police by River Ouse in York
Officers were called around 12pm yesterday.
Police have arrested a man after a lengthy stand off by the River Ouse in York.
It happened yesterday after officers received reports of a man breaching a criminal behaviour order in the city centre.
A 36 year old man was eventually detained - 12 hours later - and remains in custody.
In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said: "Police received a report that a man was breaching a criminal behaviour order in York city centre.
"Officers attended, but the man ran off, and climbed to the wrong side of a safety barrier over the River Ouse. He threatened to jump, and refused to come down for about 12 hours. Officers moved in and the incident was safely brought to a conclusion in the early hours of today.
"The 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of breaching a criminal behaviour order, causing a public nuisance, escaping from lawful custody and affray.
"He remains in custody at this time."