Northampton town centre closed after boy scales telecoms tower

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after he scaled a telecoms tower, causing road closures in Northampton town centre.

The incident unfolded behind a Lidl store in Towcester Road, Northampton, between 11:30 and 13:30 GMT on Sunday.

Northamptonshire Police urged motorists to avoid the area while they were at the scene.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance and interfering with national infrastructure.

A spokeswoman said all roads had since reopened and added: “We would like to thank the public for their patience while the emergency services responded to this incident.”

Police had warned people to avoid the Towcester Road area and St Peter’s Way roundabout, near the town centre, while they attended the scene.

“Shortly after 13:30, a 17-year-old boy safely climbed down from the tower with the support of the emergency services,” the police spokeswoman added.

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