Siege stand-off man not found

The man escaped after holding police at bay for 24 hours

Police say they are still looking for a Derbyshire man a week after he evaded a police cordon following a siege.

The 33-year-old had barricaded himself in an outbuilding at an industrial estate in Long Eaton with his Rottweiler dog.

When police officers stormed the building in Barton Road last Monday evening they found the man had fled leaving his dog behind.

Derbyshire Police have notified the neighbouring forces of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire saying he may be in their areas.

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The inspector in charge of the inquiry, Alistair Roe, said concerns for the safety of officers may have contributed to the man being able to escape.

The man was not armed, police said at the time.

Police had surrounded the outhouse at the Barton Road industrial estate on Sunday afternoon.

Throughout Monday, officers, his girlfriend and his solicitor tried to negotiate with him.

Police had wanted to speak to the man over some minor offences.