Vandals cause over £10,000 worth of damage at Littleborough Railway Station

Date published: 03 March 2020


Vandals have caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage at Littleborough Railway Station, over the weekend of 21-23 February.

The vandals damaged windows, a waiting shelter and ticket vending machines, which will cost over £10,000 to repair.

 

Damage at Littleborough Railway Station

 

Northern has confirmed that the damage is being investigated by British Transport Police.

A spokesman for Northern said: “Over the weekend of 21 - 23 February vandals caused significant damage to many parts of Littleborough station.

 

Damage at Littleborough Railway Station

 

“The damage, which is being investigated by British Transport Police, was caused on different days during the weekend and affected windows, the waiting shelter and ticket vending machines. The total cost of repairs is likely to be more than £10,000.

“We urge anyone with information about the incidents to contact British Transport Police.”

 You can call the British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 to report a crime or incident.

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