A man has been arrested after police responded to an incident in Hereford yesterday evening.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police:

“Around 10pm yesterday (Wednesday 3 November) officers received a report concerned for the safety of a man in Hereford.

“Officers attended Hereford railway station and a search of the area was conducted with the support of British Transport Police and the National Air Police Service.

“Around 45 minutes later the man was located.

“A 61-year-old man from Hereford was arrested on suspicion of public order offences and sending malicious communications.

“He remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing.”