Man Dressed as Grim Reaper Frightens Hospital Patients from Welsh Hospital Roof

A 26-year-old man, Leon Gillespie, has been fined after climbing onto the roof of a Welsh hospital while disguised as the Grim Reaper. Gillespie appeared on the roof of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital in St Asaph, Denbighshire, dressed entirely in black, and reportedly stared at staff and visitors. He made noise and carried a long blade. The incident triggered an emergency response, with police and fire services being called after his presence and actions were reported.

Gillespie pleaded guilty to causing a nuisance on National Health Service premises. He was fined, ordered to pay court costs, and compensation. The health board highlighted its zero-tolerance policy towards nuisance, abuse, or assault on hospital sites.

Summary in English:

A man dressed as the Grim Reaper caused alarm by climbing onto the roof of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital in Wales. The 26-year-old, Leon Gillespie, appeared on the roof in a black costume with a long blade, frightening patients and staff. He was apprehended by authorities and subsequently fined after pleading guilty to causing a nuisance on NHS property. The health board reiterated its strict policy against disruptive behavior on hospital grounds.

English Translation:

Leon Gillespie, 26, has been fined after climbing onto the roof of a Welsh hospital, disguised as the Grim Reaper. The man appeared on the roof of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital in St Asaph, Denbighshire, dressed entirely in black, staring at staff and visitors. He made noise and carried a long blade; the incident triggered an emergency response, with police and fire services being called after his presence and actions were reported.

Gillespie pleaded guilty to causing a nuisance on National Health Service premises. He was fined and ordered to pay court costs and compensation, with the health board emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy towards nuisance, abuse, or assault on hospital sites.