Two teenagers have been arrested after an attempted robbery of a train in the south of Scotland.
British Transport Police were called to the railway line in Lockerbie at 1.42am on Tuesday following reports that a pair of young men had gained access to a Royal Mail train.
Officers said they do not believe anything was stolen but a number of parcels had been “interfered with”.
A signal box was also damaged causing disruption between Carlisle and Lockerbie on the west coast mainline.
A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were located in a carriage and arrested.
They have both been charged with malicious mischief, theft and threatening and abusive behaviour.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to the line in Lockerbie at 1.42am this morning (August 1) 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 August 1, 2023.”
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