A58 Leeds Inner Ring Road closed after man on wrong side of footbridge railings as negotiators called to scene
A major Leeds road through the city centre was closed following reports that a man was on the wrong side of a bridge above it.
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At 10.10am yesterday (Sunday) police were called to an altercation in Great George Street, Leeds.
West Yorkshire Police said it involving a man who was then located on the wrong side of the railings of the Great George Street footbridge over the A58 Inner Ring Road.
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Hide AdA spokesperson said: "The road was closed in both directions and trained negotiators were deployed to the scene. The man was brought to safety shortly after noon and the road reopened.
"He was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident."
David Upton, aged 33, of no fixed address, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and a public order offence and has been bailed to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court on April 10.