A man has been arrested

Police have swarmed a city train station following reports the area has been evacuated after a man was seen ‘with a weapon.’

Onlookers have taken to social media to report seeing a ‘massive’ police presence at Cambridge train station this evening (Sunday).

One X user said: “Any idea what is happening at Cambridge train station. It’s been evacuated and there are about 10 police cars outside.”

Greater Anglia said on X in response to a passenger enquiry: “There’s nothing currently publicly available. If you’re at the station I’d advise listening for any announcements.”

Cambridgeshire Police said: “Police were called at 6.26pm today (22 March) with reports of a man with a weapon on a train travelling between Royston and Cambridge.

“Armed response officers were deployed to Cambridge Train Station and the train, which was due to arrive in Cambridge at 6.37pm, was held just before the station.

“Officers boarded the train and a 25-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in custody at Parkside Police Station.

“No one was injured. The station was closed as a precaution and reopened shortly after 7pm.

“Officers are working with British Transport Police as part of the investigation. This appears to be an isolated incident but to reassure the public there will be an increased police presence at the station.”