Two people charged after teen electrocuted at Edinburgh station

British Transport Police will send a report to the Procurator Fiscal

The teenager fell from Waverley station roof
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 22nd May 2023
Last updated 22nd May 2023

Two people have been charged after a teenager was electrocuted by overhead power lines following a fall from the roof of Edinburgh Waverley.

The 16 year-old was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the incident on May 8th.

British Transport Police has now charged an 18 year-old woman and 20 year old-man with culpable and reckless conduct.

A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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