A man was arrested for walking across train tracks after being caught with a stash of drugs.

British Transport Police patrolling Preston station were alerted to a man who was threatening people on board a train.

Officers attended and located the man. 

He was then searched and an amount of drugs found, with police scheduling an interview with him for a later date.

He was released but instead of leaving the station via the pedestrian exits, proceeded to walk across the lines from platform one, to the depot and back again.

He was asked to explain his actions which is when he became abusive towards the officers and was subsequently arrested.

A spokesperson for the BTP said: "A text came into us at Preston about a male who was threatening people on board a service.

"Officers attended the service and male was identified.

"He was searched and an amount of drugs found.

"The male's details we’re obtained and he was going to be interviewed at a later date.

"He was let on his way and to officers dismay he then proceeded to walk across the lines from platform one to the depot and back again.

"Apparently he was trying to get to Ribbleton. 

"Strange way to do it however he carried on abusing the officers and was then arrested for possession of drugs (the earlier job) and trespass on the railway.

"He has been interviewed and released under investigation whilst enquires continue."