Drunk man arrested at Preston railway station after causing problems on Blackpool train

A man was arrested at Preston railway station after causing problems on a train from Blackpool.

Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the station at 6.40pm yesterday to meet the train coming from Blackpool North railway station.

They were responding to reports of a 'drunk male causing problems'.

A spokesman for BTP said: "He was ejected from the station, but came back swearing at officers."

The man was subsequently arrested and was charged this morning for being drunk and disorderly.

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