'French Spiderman' climbs Frankfurt high-rise, faces fine
Associated Press
An urban climber known as the "French Spiderman" has climbed a high-rise building in the German city of Frankfurt and now faces a fine for his effort.
It took Alain Robert 20 minutes to scale the 153-metre Skyper building in the heart of Germany's financial capital early today (local time).
Alain Robert scaled the 153-metre Skyper building in Frankfurt, Germany in just 20 minutes AAP
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Upon his descent from the gleaming glass structure, the 57-year-old was met by German police who escorted him away.
Robert has climbed many of the world's tallest buildings, often without permission.
The 'French Spiderman' was arrested by police officers as he reached the ground AAP
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