Witness appeal after railway set on fire – East Kilbride

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man set fire to the railway at Thorntonhall railway station.

At around 7.45pm on Saturday 29 May a man approached the far end of the platform and set fire to the railway and adjacent fence, causing serious damage to private property worth over £200. The man then boarded the 8.04pm service to Giffnock.

The man is described as a white male in his mid-twenties, of medium build and average height. He was seen wearing all black clothing with his hood up, carrying a black backpack with a white logo.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to help with their investigation.

Witnesses or anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2100038449 of 29/05/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.