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A man who climbed onto a roof causing seven hours of traffic chaos in Chatham town centre has been jailed.
Tony Atherton, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court for dangerous driving without a licence or insurance, aggravated vehicle taking, possession of an offensive weapon and making off without a payment.
The 35-year-old was involved in a stand off with police on February 13 while stood on top of a building in Chatham High Street.
Police had pursued a vehicle earlier in the day at around 3.40pm before finding Atherton on top of the building at 6pm.
At least 10 police vehicles, a fire engine, an ambulance, police negotiators and a dog unit were involved at the scene, which closed the High Street from the bingo hall to Button Family and Funeral Services.
The 35-year-old eventually came down from the building at around 12.40am the following morning.
He was taken to hospital and later arrested, before appearing at Medway Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty to all charges.
Atherton was also found to be in breach of a suspended sentence.
He was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court to 18 months' imprisonment, disqualified from driving for three years and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £149.
