East Coast train fire alert suspect arrested

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A teenager has been arrested at a Nottinghamshire station on suspicion of trying to set fire to an East Coast train.

The 10:25 Newcastle to King's Cross service was halted at Newark Northgate just after midday.

The suspect was restrained by staff and an off-duty British Transport Police officer.

East Coast said the train was not damaged but was delayed by 30 minutes.

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