The police in Michigan has arrested a man hanging off the ledge of a 30ft building while dressed as 'Batman."

Police identified the male as Mark Williams, 31. He was said to be carrying some "dangerous weapons" tucked in his utility belt while on top of a building in Petoskey, Michigan.

To complete his Batman costume, Williams was wearing lead-lined gloves and his utility belt is equipped with a collapsible button and a container of pepper spray.

The police was alerted of Williams 'unusual presence' when they spotted him perched onto the roof of the building in Petoskey.

Officers "observed a male subject, dressed in a Batman costume, hanging off the western wall of the building."Officers gained access to the roof and pulled the subject back onto the roof."

Williams was charged by the police with possession of dangerous weapons as well as trespassing. He was photographed still wearing his costume.

In his profile on MySpace, Williams described himself as a "geek" and identifies "The Dark Knight" as one of his favourite movies.