A MAN on a comedown from drugs found himself on top of a roof in Royal Wootton Bassett where he damaged the roof tiles, a court has heard.

Haydn Andrews appeared in custody before magistrates in Swindon on Monday facing the charge from June last year and breaching a community order for a separate offence.

Andrews, 22, pleaded guilty to damaging two roof tiles in Briars Close on June 26, 2015 and he admitted missing appointments with the probation service in the autumn due to having to work and breaking his thumb.

The court heard the owner of the roof tiles had heard some loud banging outside her home and saw the defendant on the roof of her neighbour’s property.

Prosecuting, Michelle Hewitt said: “She said he was displaying alarming behaviour and appeared to be under the influence of drugs. He shouted down to her that he had taken intoxicants.”

Andrews, of Groundwell Way, was taken to hospital and interviewed by police in August where he admitted to the offence. He told officers he had taken intoxicants which had got the better of him, and he was on a comedown which made him feel paranoid.

Defending , Moses Tawo, told the court there was no suggestion the damage - estimated to cost £100 to repair - had been caused intentionally and that his client was homeless.

“He was going through a great deal of personal difficulties," said Mr Tawo.

Magistrates agreed with a report provided by the probation service that he should carry out seven hours of unpaid work for the missed sessions and also pay £40 of their costs.

For the charge of criminal damage he was ordered to pay £100 compensation to the victim and the prosecution’s costs of £85.