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Man arrested after incident at Melton train station

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Emergency Services were called to an incident at Melton Mowbray Railway Station last night which saw Burton Road closed in both directions.


Leicestershire Police closed Burton Road just after 6:30pm between Mucky Lane and Ankle Hill.

A Police drone was spotted circling the area and trains were delayed in both directions due to the incident.


Burton Road was closed to traffic while the incident was ongoing. Photo: NEMM


A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line near Melton Mowbray railway station at around 6.40pm on Sunday (11 February) following reports of an individual obstructing the railway. Officers attended and a man was arrested."


East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance as well as British Transport Police.


A police drone was deployed during the incident. Photo: NEMM


It has not been released whether the man has been charged with any offence.


Burton Road re-opened to traffic just after 8:30pm.

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