A career thief broke both his ankles after launching himself off a roof in an attempt to evade arrest.
Paul Andrews, who was wanted by police for two daylight burglaries, also suffered a severe laceration to his right hand in the hapless escape bid.
One of his home invasions was witnessed by patients in a GP waiting room close by, with the balaclava-clad offender then threatening to stab a brave doctor who tried to confront him.
