Girl arrested after causing chaos on Preston railway tracks
The incident caused havoc with delays yesterday.
A girl has been arrested after causing chaos on the tracks at Preston railway station.
A video circulating online shows the girl walking along the tracks while police trek after her.
Delays and pushbacks for frustrated commuters followed after officers were called at around 12.45pm on Monday to reports of trespassers near Preston railway station.
Officers responded and searched the area along with colleagues from the National Police Air Service and Lancashire Police.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers located one girl and arrested her on suspicion of trespass and obstructing the railway. She was taken into custody and later released under investigation.
“Another girl was also found. She was taken to a place of safety.”
Further enquiries are ongoing.