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.
By Alex Grant
Published 9th Jun 2022, 12:33 BST
Updated 9th Jun 2022, 12:35 BST
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Several Leeds services were cancelled or delayed as emergency services dealt with the incident.

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When at the station, officers conducted a thorough search of the train but nothing was located.

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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).

When at the station, officers conducted a thorough search of the train but nothing was located. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.When at the station, officers conducted a thorough search of the train but nothing was located. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.
When at the station, officers conducted a thorough search of the train but nothing was located. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

"Officers met the service at Leeds railway station and conducted a thorough search of the train, however nothing was located.

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"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."