Keith George on the roof of the 491 gallery
A MAN who caused traffic chaos by refusing to come down from the roof of a gallery has today appeared in court.
Keith George, 49, of Grove Green Road, Leytonstone, is charged with four counts of common assault and one count of causing criminal damage.
Mr George climbed on top of the 491 Gallery in Grove Green Road on Tuesday and remained there for 12 hours.
The northbound carriageway of the A12 was closed and a section of Grove Green Road cordoned off, causing travel misery during rush hour.
He appeared before Waltham Forest Magistrates' Court in Forest Road, Walthamstow, for a preliminary hearing earlier today.
He has been remanded in custody until December 10.
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