Police were called to Gobowen station after an intoxicated man managed to get onto the railway tracks.
British Transport Police received reports from people concerned about the man on Saturday (September 7).
A large police presence was seen at the station that afternoon, much of which was thought to have been in place due to concerns about clashes between Shrewsbury Town and Wrexham AFC fans.
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However, the British Transport Police – who police the rail network in the UK including stations such as Gobowen – confirmed that there was only one incident that required their intervention, when there were reports of a trespasser on the tracks.
The force confirmed that the trespasser was a man and that he was found intoxicated on the tracks in the area near the station.
British Transport Police confirmed that the man was arrested for two offences.
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A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Gobowen railway station at around 6.32pm on Saturday (7 September) following reports of a trespasser on the tracks.
“Officers attended and a man was arrested on suspicion of trespass and being intoxicated on the railways.”
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