Kirkstall Road Viaduct: Man arrested on suspicion of obstructing rail …

A man has been arrested on suspicion of obstructing train lines in Leeds, after a chaotic day for commuters.

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It came after operator Northern[2] said that the line had been “blocked”, before later revealing that this was as a result of trespassing.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the railway after police were called to the Kirkstall Road Viaduct on January 1. Photo: Tony Johnson.A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the railway after police were called to the Kirkstall Road Viaduct on January 1. Photo: Tony Johnson. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the railway after police were called to the Kirkstall Road Viaduct on January 1. Photo: Tony Johnson.

A spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the line near Kirkstall Viaduct at around 1.30pm, following reports of a person on the tracks.

“Officers attended and a man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of obstruction of railways.”

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  2. ^ Northern (www.northernrailway.co.uk)