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Jun 2023
Two girls arrested after trespassing on Harrogate rail tracks
Two girls have been arrested for trespassing on the railway at Harrogate Station and racially abusing a member of staff.
British Transport Police confirmed officers attended the station at 8pm on Monday, May 15, to reports of two teenagers on the track.
The girls, aged 14 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of trespassing and racially abusing a member of staff.
A British Transport Police spokesperson told the Stray Ferret that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
In response to the incident, Tony Baxter, regional director for Northern, said:
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The incident has raised questions about safety after Northern was reported to be planning to remove staff from the ticket gate at the station.
Andrew Whitworth, vice-chairman of the Harrogate Line Supporters Group, said:
Northern has not commented on the reports that it is considering removing staff from barriers. It also did not respond to questions about the safety implications of removing ticket staff after the incident on May 15.
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