19.07.2026 10:50
In Edirne, B.P., who went up to an apartment rooftop due to family issues, was brought down safely after about an hour of persuasion efforts by police teams. During the incident, the fire department deployed an air cushion, and B.P. was taken to the hospital for a health check.
A person, who reportedly had family issues in Edirne, was safely brought down from the roof of a 6-story apartment building after police teams conducted approximately one hour of persuasion efforts.
CLIMBED TO THE ROOF AFTER ARGUING WITH FAMILY
The incident occurred in an apartment building in the Medrese Ali Bey neighborhood of Edirne. According to information obtained, B.P., a father of two, climbed to the roof of the 6-story apartment building where he lives for reasons yet unknown. Upon notification by citizens who noticed the situation, police, fire, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene.
Fire crews deployed an air cushion in front of the building, while teams from the Edirne Provincial Police Department's Public Order Division climbed to the roof via the fire escape and began efforts to persuade the individual.
POLICE PERSUASION EFFORTS SAVED A LIFE
After approximately one hour of negotiations, B.P. was persuaded and safely brought down from the roof by police teams. B.P. was taken to the hospital by ambulance for a medical examination. During the incident, medical teams treated B.P.'s father, who suffered a nervous breakdown, in the ambulance.
An investigation has been launched regarding the incident.