05.08.2026 08:40
In England, 26-year-old Leon Gillespie caused panic among patients and visitors by climbing onto a hospital rooftop in a costume resembling the Grim Reaper. Detained by police, Gillespie pleaded guilty in court and was fined for disturbing public order.
A 26-year-old man, Leon Gillespie, caused panic among patients and visitors by climbing onto a hospital roof in England dressed in a costume resembling the Grim Reaper. Gillespie, who was detained by police, admitted his guilt in court and was fined.
CAUSED PANIC ON HOSPITAL ROOF
The incident occurred at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Hospital in England. Leon Gillespie, 26, climbed onto the hospital roof wearing a black costume resembling the Grim Reaper and holding a long object, causing fear among patients and visitors.
Following reports, police and fire crews were dispatched to the scene, and security measures were taken in the area.
ADMITTED GUILT IN COURT
Legal proceedings were initiated against Gillespie, who was detained by police, on the grounds of disturbing public order.
The 26-year-old, brought before the court, admitted to the offense of causing annoyance and disturbance at a health facility without reasonable justification. The court fined Gillespie.
"IT WAS NOT THE GRIM REAPER, BUT A CROW COSTUME"
In a statement following the incident, Gillespie claimed that his outfit, interpreted by the public as a "Grim Reaper costume," was actually a crow costume.
However, authorities noted that his behavior on the roof caused panic among hospital staff, patients, and visitors.