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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Man arrested for indecent act on board train
A man was arrested after "touching himself" on a train bound for Nottingham Railway Station. A female train passenger raised the alarm with a text message on Friday, after a man was staring at her and committing an indecent act, said British Transport Police. Officers boarded the train on arrival and the man was arrested. BTP said "this behaviour will not be tolerated" and asked passengers to save the 61016 number used by the woman to their phone. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Related internet links British Transport Police
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Motorist dies after car crashes onto railway track
A motorist in his 70s has died after his car crashed onto railway tracks. North Yorkshire Police say they responded to reports at 3.19pm on Friday that a car was on the line near Stray Rein in Harrogate. Police officers found a silver VW Golf on the tracks with one person inside. The driver, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A force spokesperson said the vehicle was travelling in York Place before it left the road and went down the railway embankment. Officers are 'appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area, to come forward as a matter of urgency'. Superintendent Andy Nunns said: 'We will continue to work with Network Rail and the British Transport Police to minimise disruption. 'My thoughts at this time remain very much with the man's family and I would like to thank the public for their patience.' North Yorkshire Police North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference 12250132761.
BBC News
2 hours ago
- BBC News
Man arrested for indecent act on board train to Nottingham
A man was arrested after "touching himself" on a train bound for Nottingham Railway Station.A female train passenger raised the alarm with a text message on Friday, after a man was staring at her and committing an indecent act, said British Transport boarded the train on arrival and the man was said "this behaviour will not be tolerated" and asked passengers to save the 61016 number used by the woman to their phone.
Telegraph
4 hours ago
- Telegraph
Driver in his 70s dies after car crashes onto railway track
A driver in his 70s has died after his car crashed on to railway tracks, police said. North Yorkshire Police received reports at 3.19pm on Friday that a car was on the line near Stray Rein in Harrogate. Officers found a silver VW Golf on the tracks with one person inside. The driver, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the vehicle was travelling in York Place before it left the road and went down the railway embankment. Officers are 'appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area, to come forward as a matter of urgency'. Superintendent Andy Nunns said: 'We will continue to work with Network Rail and the British Transport Police to minimise disruption. 'My thoughts at this time remain very much with the man's family and I would like to thank the public for their patience.'
North Wales Chronicle
5 hours ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Driver in his 70s dies after car crashes on to railway track
North Yorkshire Police received reports at 3.19pm on Friday that a car was on the line near Stray Rein in Harrogate. Officers found a silver VW Golf on the tracks with one person inside. The driver, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the vehicle was travelling in York Place before it left the road and went down the railway embankment. Officers are 'appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage taken in the area, to come forward as a matter of urgency'. They asked anyone with information to email mcit@ or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12250132761. Superintendent Andy Nunns said: 'We will continue to work with Network Rail and the British Transport Police to minimise disruption. 'My thoughts at this time remain very much with the man's family and I would like to thank the public for their patience.'
