Man arrested after scaling fence as police rush to scene

West Yorkshire Police were called at 3.53pm today after a member of the public saw him climb the fence.

The ground was outside the perimeter of Leeds Bradford Airport.

A spokesman for the force said: “Police received a call from a member of the public reporting that a man had been seen climbing a fence near Leeds Bradford Airport.

“Officers attended the scene and a man was detained in a nearby field outside the airport perimeter on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.

“The report was received today (June 26) at 3.53pm.”

It comes after police arrested a man at London City Airport last week after allegedly trying to breach security.

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Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called at 6.45am last Friday following complaints about a man.

Several police vehicles were seen around the terminal.

Met engaged with the man until 9.30.

He was arrested on suspicion of breach of security and public offences.