POLICE bodycam footage captured part of what officers were faced with when trying to get an abusive man off a roof during a 17 hour standoff.

We reported yesterday on the jailing of Benjamin Evans, of no fixed abode.

The 28-year-old appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentence having previously admitted a raft of offences - including causing a public nuisance, affray, two of common assault and four of criminal damage.

All of the offending arose out of one incident, which began in Blaenau Ffestiniog at around 10.45pm on September 9.

In the 17 hours which followed, Evans hurled abuse and roof slates at police, members of the public and vehicles - racking up more than £20,000 worth of damage.

The court saw police bodycam of his behaviour on the night - which has now been released to us by the Crown Prosecution Service.

In all, 44 officers attended the incident through the night and day, with one describing the scene as "something like a warzone."

North Wales Chronicle: Benjamin Evans (North Wales Police)Benjamin Evans (North Wales Police) (Image: NWP)As well as constables, the incident was attended by Inspectors, Sergeants, drone officers, negotiators, PCSOs and dog handlers - all of which was estimated to have cost North Wales Police £8,917 and diverted significant resources away from other areas.

Judge Nicola Saffman handed down a custodial sentence of three years and nine months.

Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Eifion Patchett said: “This incident caused a significant impact on both the local community and emergency services.

“Evans’ reckless behaviour put the residents of Penygwyndwn and Ffordd Manod at great risk of harm and caused the closure of a busy section of a main road for a number of hours, as well as causing significant damage to a number of police vehicles.

“I’d like to thank the local residents for their support during what must have been a frightening incident.

“We hope that the outcome today provides reassurance for those whose weekends were disrupted by Evan’s behaviour and thank them for their support during the investigation.”