Road closed and trains stopped as man scales Crescent Bridge in Peterborough

A main city centre road was closed and all trains in and out of Peterborough stopped after a man scaled the Crescent Bridge.
The man on top of Crescent Bridge - Photo: Daniel Forest NealThe man on top of Crescent Bridge - Photo: Daniel Forest Neal
The man on top of Crescent Bridge - Photo: Daniel Forest Neal

Police were called at 7.10pm on Sunday (July 17) the bridge to reports of concern for a man.

Trains were stopped and Thorpe Road was closed while officers helped the man to safety at about 8pm.