A MAN has been detained after walking on to the tracks by Abergele and Pensarn railway station this morning (May 20).

Police were called by a member of the public this morning, informing the force that a male who was wanted in connection with several offences was in the promenade area of Pensarn.

Officers attended and the man walked on to the railway line; he was detained shortly afterwards.

District Inspector Kevin Smith, of North Wales Police, said: "I would like to thank the members of the public that called us this morning and also the local community for their understanding whilst the railway line was shut and the incident brought to a safe conclusion."