Two charged after being found on train in Lockerbie
The young men gained access to the Royal Mail carriage early this morning
Last updated 1st Aug 2023
Two men have been charged after being found on a train in Lockerbie.
The males, 17 and 18, gained access to the Royal Mail carriage and signalling equipment was reportedly damaged.
Police were called to the scene around 1.42am this morning and the males were arrested and charged with malicious mischief, theft and threatening and abusive behaviour.
Enquiries are ongoing.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the line in Lockerbie at 1.42am this morning (1 August) following reports that two young men had gained access to a Royal Mail train, damaging signalling equipment in the process.
"Officers attended and a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were located in a carriage and arrested.
"At this stage it’s not believed anything was stolen but a number of parcels in the carriage had been interfered with.
"Both young men have been charged with malicious mischief, theft and threatening and abusive behaviour.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 38 of 01/08/23.”