A 21-year-old man was arrested in Tortosa, in the Terres de l'Ebre, after a police chase across rooftops. The operation involved the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Local Police, according to officials.

Police were alerted to a suspected theft before officers from both forces coordinated their response. The pursuit moved over buildings in the city before the suspect was detained.

The arrest came after joint action by Catalonia's regional police and the municipal force in Tortosa. For readers following local crime coverage across the region, see our news page.

The man faces charges linked to an alleged robbery. Authorities have not released further details about the case.

He is expected to appear before a judge in the coming days. No additional information has been made public by the authorities at this stage.