Police statement released after attempted Royal Mail train robbery

The British Transport Police have released a statement after an attempted robbery of the Royal Mail train this morning.

Police were called to the railway in Lockerbie around 01:42am this morning (1st August) after reports came in that two young men had gained access to the Royal Mail train.

In the process of gaining access, the men had damaged signalling equipment.

When officers arrived on scene, a 17 year old and an 18 year old were found in a carriage and were arrested.

At the time of writing, police believe nothing was stolen, but a number of parcels had been interfered with.

Both men have since been charged with malicious mischief, theft, and threatening and abusive behaviour.

Enquiries are ongoing, but if you do have any information, you can contact the BTP on 61016 quoting reference 38 of 01/08/2023.

A BTP 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.”