Hunt for two men after train break-in and 'deliberate fire-raising

Officers were alerted to reports of two train carriages being broken into around 7am at a railway yard on Union Street.

Beth Franklin

19th May 2024

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A hunt for two men has been launched after a train break-in and a deliberate fire-raising in Bo’ness.

Officers were alerted to reports of two train carriages being broken into around 7am at a railway yard on Union Street.

A small fire was also discovered and extinguished by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Police are looking to trace two men, the first of which is described as of large build, and clean shaven.

He was seen wearing dark glasses, baseball cap, dark top and bottoms, dark New Balance trainers and was carrying a shoulder bag that was worn across his body.

The second man is described as white of a slim build, and clean shaven.

He was wearing a dark jacket, dark shoulder bag on one shoulder, dark hat with white writing, dark joggers, grey trainers and no gloves.

Both men are described as being between 5ft 8 and 6 ft tall as well as aged late twenties to early forties.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Inspector David Black said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible.

“The carriages are maintained by a team including many volunteers who work tirelessly to keep these carriages running and are a popular tourist attraction.

“We are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area of the railway yard, particularly around 2am, where it’s been reported two men were acting suspiciously in the area.”