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Man Climbs Brighouse Power Pylon, Triggers Power Cuts Before Arrest

Police reported no injuries following his 11:30am descent.

Overview

  • Emergency services were alerted at 9:15am to a pylon near Brighouse Marina close to Sainsbury's.
  • Yorkshire Ambulance Service deployed three Hazard Area Response Teams and two area commanders after being called at 9:23am.
  • Power cuts were reported across Brighouse, Lightcliffe, Hove Edge and nearby areas, with thousands of homes affected.
  • Witnesses and local reports said the man appeared distressed over a relationship and was seen handling high-voltage cables.
  • The man came down shortly after 11:30am and was arrested at the scene, with no injuries reported.