Chapeltown: Police step up patrols in Sheffield after train hits e-scooter thrown onto railway tracks

By Robert Cumber
Published 30th Apr 2023, 14:07 BST
Updated 30th Apr 2023, 14:07 BST
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A train hit an electric scooter which was thrown onto the tracks in Sheffield, police have revealed.

British Transport Police said officers were called to Chapeltown on Friday evening, April 28, after the e-scooter was tossed onto the line and hit by a passing Northern train. Police added that they were investigating a ‘number’ of incidents involving anti-social behaviour in the area and would be increasing patrols. The train service is not believed to have been affected by the incident on Friday.

In a separate incident yesterday evening, Saturday, April 29, British Transport Police said a man had been arrested at Sheffield station on suspicion of drug driving offences, and when officers conducted a search drugs were found. British Transport Police said: “We police all areas of railway including roads & carparks, we will take robust action against those endangering others.”

To report crime on the railway, you can download the RailwayGuardian app or text British Transport Police on 61016.