Police at Leeds Train Station tonight as 'increased presence' warning issued

Samuel Port

17 September 2024 at 0:27 pm·1-min read

Police have warned there will be an 'increased police presence' in Leeds Train Station tonight - but not to be alarmed.

West Yorkshire Police took to social media to let people know there is "no need for alarm" as there won't a be a "real incident" taking place. There will be more officers at the station as they'll be taking part in a police training exercise.

The exercise is due to commense at 11.45pm (Tuesday, September 17). The railway services are not thought to be affected.

West Yorkshire Police issued the following statement, it said: "An emergency training exercise is taking place tonight at Leeds Train Station from 11.45pm. You may see an increased presence from emergency services in the area. This is not a real incident. There is no need for alarm. Rail services will not be affected."

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