An Edmonton man accused of holding nine people hostage at the Workers' Compensation Board building earlier this week called CTV News during a walk at the Remand Centre Saturday morning pleading for help.
In an almost minute-long voice mail left for CTV News Saturday morning Patrick Clayton apologizes and pleads for help while sobbing.
"I'm sorry for what I did. It's not what I intended," said Clayton in a voicemail.
He goes on to say, "this is not fair for anybody out there to get treated like [this]" and also asks for people to back him up with "numbers."
"Show the numbers, because if they don't show it I'm going to be a lost cause for doing what I did," said Clayton.
Clayton then asks the public for help before ending the message.
"I didn't hurt nobody. I treated them with the utmost respect and dignity," he continued.
"Thank you very much. You have yourself a great day."
Clayton left the message while on a 30 minute walk around at the Remand Centre and said he will call back on Sunday because he has lots more to say.
The 38-year-old Edmonton man has been charged with unlawful confinement and several weapons offences.
Clayton was arrested Wednesday night after a ten-hour standoff with police at the Workers' Compensation Board building.
He made his first court appearance on Friday, but the case was put over for a week while Clayton finds a lawyer.
In court, Clayton wiped the tears from his eyes and acknowledged that he understood the charges that he is now facing. He also indicated that a doctor had already been in to examine him.
When asked by the judge if he would hire a lawyer, he simply responded, "I can't afford nothing."
Police said Clayton felt dramatic measures were needed to resolve his dispute with the WCB.
No one was injured during the incident.
Clayton's next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 30.
