Man arrested at Leeds station after police receive report of suspicious package on train
A man was arrested at Leeds station yesterday after police received reports relating to a suspicious package on a train.
Several Leeds services were cancelled or delayed as emergency services dealt with the incident.
When at the station, officers conducted a thorough search of the train but nothing was located.
Police did arrest a 22-year-old man on suspicion of malicious communication and took him into custody.
He has since been released pending further enquiries.
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police confirmed the incident:
"British Transport Police received a report of a suspicious package on-board a train near Leeds at 3.34pm yesterday (June 8).
"Officers met the service at Leeds railway station and conducted a thorough search of the train, however nothing was located.
"Attending officers also arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of malicious communication and took him to police custody for questioning. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries."