Appeal for witnesses to Wakefield railway fire that caused £9K damage and delays

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a person set fire to lineside signalling cables near Walton in Wakefield.
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At 7am on Thursday, August 12 the cables were set alight, causing damage worth £4,000 and delays to trains totalling over £5,000.

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

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Witnesses or anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 155 of 12/08/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.