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A TEENAGE girl has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a 'bladed article' in a public place in York, and intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance, police said.
A statement issued by North Yorkshire Police last night (Tuesday, October 6) said emergency services were alerted to Ouse Bridge around 9.15pm on Monday following "concern for safety" reports about a 14-year-old-girl who had climbed over the barrier above the River Ouse.
The road across the bridge was closed to traffic and pedestrians while the police, fire service, ambulance, and the York Rescue Boat teams were called to the scene as a precaution. police said.
The North Yorkshire Police statement said: "The girl agreed to climb back over the barrier at 10.02pm and the road reopened."
The force added in its statement that "she was checked over by ambulance staff and was unharmed".
The police statement also said: "She was later arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article in a public place, and intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance.
"The girl has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue, and North Yorkshire Police works with partners to provide the best support for her."