Filmmaker alleged to have thrown glass block at demolition worker.
For demolition workers, falling debris is an ever-present danger, an occupational hazard. But generally, falling debris has not been hurled by a disgruntled resident.
But a worker with Imrie Demolition is today thankful for the invention of the hard hat after a Winnipeg man is alleged to have thrown a heavy glass block at his head in protest at the imminent demolition of his home.
Ed Ackerman, 54, was released from custody Wednesday after signing a $2,000 recognizance and agreeing to abide by several conditions as he awaits trial on assault and criminal mischief charges.
Tuesday morning, Ackerman’s refusal to come down off the roof of his house as a wrecking crew arrived to demolish the structure ultimately triggered a police standoff that lasted roughly five hours.
The City of Winnipeg says the home is unsafe and wants it levelled.
The demolition work quickly halted after Ackerman allegedly lobbed a block at a worker and hit him on his hard hat.
The standoff ended peacefully. A fire crew helped Ackerman down from the rooftop and he was taken into police custody.
Read more or view a video of the standoff here.
