Arrest after man climbed scaffolding by main road
Welford Road was closed for 12 hours as emergency crews dealt with the situation
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A suspect has been arrested after reports a man climbed up scaffolding next to a main road in Leicester.
Police closed Welford Road in the city centre at 17:00 BST on Thursday after reports the man had entered a building site.
The force warned there was a "danger to drivers" and urged them to stay away from the area. The road was closed overnight until 05:00 on Friday.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and using threatening and abusive behaviour.
Police said he remained in custody on Friday.
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