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Man in tree leads Southeastern trains to halt service | Man in tree leads Southeastern trains to halt service |
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A man suspected of burglary who climbed a tree to evade police has caused disruption to commuters in London. | |
The man climbed the tree near Charlton station, south-east London, at about 02:00 BST after being tracked by officers and a police helicopter. | The man climbed the tree near Charlton station, south-east London, at about 02:00 BST after being tracked by officers and a police helicopter. |
British Transport Police (BTP) said he climbed down the tree near Barney Close, at about 19:00. | |
The 32-year-old was arrested on suspicion of burglary and the obstruction of trains with intent. | |
Rail operator Southeastern said it had to suspend services while the man refused to come down as it was too dangerous to continue running trains in the area. | |
Earlier in the day a statement on its website said: "Because of an ongoing trespass incident, our services via Woolwich Arsenal and Greenwich may be cancelled, delayed or diverted via Bexleyheath." | |
About 20 BTP officers attended the scene and scaffolding was put up next to the tree to get close to the man. | |
Cherry pickers were also used and negotiators spoke to the man in an attempt to coax him down. | |