Trains and Metros suspended after reports of a man on Sunderland railway bridge

Police, fire and rescue personnel and paramedics were at the scene.

Services are now resuming in both directions between South Hylton and Pelaw, according to a tweet from @My_Metro

Northern Rail's website had stated: "Cancellations to services at Sunderland.

"Due to a trespass incident at Sunderland all lines are blocked.

"Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 18:00 04/02."

And, according to National Rail Inquiries: "Trains have been delayed by trespassers on the railway."