A MAN was arrested after police received a report of a suspicious package onboard a train near a major West Yorkshire station.

Several Bradford services were cancelled as some lines were closed after emergency services were in attendance at Leeds Station yesterday afternoon.

When at the station, officers conducted a thorough search of the train but nothing was located.

Police did arrest a 22-year-old on suspicion of malicious communication and took him into police custody for questioning.

He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

A total of 17 services that run from/through Leeds Station were affected by delays and cancellations on Wednesday.

The 3.44pm from Leeds to Bradford Forster Square and the return service at 4.30pm were both cancelled at 3.51pm.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "British Transport Police received a report of a suspicious package on board a train near Leeds at 3.34pm yesterday.

"Officers met the service at Leeds railway station and conducted a thorough search of the train, however, nothing was located.

"Attending officers also arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of malicious communication and took him to police custody for questioning. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries."