Man taken into custody after falling from building in Dereham

A man has been transported to custody after receiving treatment in hospital following a fall from a building in Dereham.

Norfolk Police say they were initially called to Quebec Street at around 7:30pm on Sunday (20 April) following reports a man was being aggressive towards people in the street. He went inside a flat where he was seen leaning out of a second-floor window, making threats while armed with a knife.

Officers attempted to speak with the man, who threatened to harm himself. He smashed windows and threw furniture onto the street, damaging parked cars. Shortly after 8.30pm the man fell from a window, suffering head and leg injuries and was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

The man, aged in his 30s, has now received all necessary treatment and has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife, criminal damage and affray.

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