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Man arrested after climbing lamppost at East Malling station

Passengers faced slower services this afternoon after a man in his 20s climbed a lamppost.

Southeastern took to Twitter to warn trains would run at a reduced speed through East Malling station after the 21-year-old refused to come down.

A spokesperson from the rail firm said: "I am sure that there are easier ways at looking at our departure screens than scaling a lamppost."

Police were called after a man climbed a lamppost at East Malling station (2222732)
Police were called after a man climbed a lamppost at East Malling station (2222732)

British Transport Police and Kent Police officers were both called to the scene.

A spokesperson from Kent Police said: "We were called at 11.07am on Friday regarding a reported disturbance at East Malling railway station.

"Patrols attended the scene to assist officers from the British Transport Police.

"A 21-year-old man of no fixed address was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault. He remains in police custody while enquiries are ongoing."

Train services have returned to normal.

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