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Woman arrested after British Transport Police called to the railway line near Kidsgrove

Local News by Deborah Bowyer 26th Jan 2026  
Police were called to the line in Kidsgrove following reports of a person in a "precarious position". (Photo: Nub News)
Police were called to the line in Kidsgrove following reports of a person in a "precarious position". (Photo: Nub News)

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of obstructing the railway following an incident in Kidsgrove.

British Transport Police say they were called to the line in Kidsgrove shortly after 8pm on Friday(23 January) following reports of a person in a precarious position.

Kidsgrove Station. (Photo: Nub News)

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Police attended alongside other emergency services and a woman was safely removed from the position and arrested on suspicion of obstructing the railway."

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