Edinburgh crime: Two charged after teenage boy is electrocuted in fall from roof of Waverley railway station

The 16-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious injuries

A man and woman have been charged after a teenager was electrocuted when he plunged from an Edinburgh train station roof.

The female, 18, and the male, 20, have both been charged with culpable and reckless conduct, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Two people have been charged after a teenager fell from the roof of an Edinburgh railway station.placeholder image
Two people have been charged after a teenager fell from the roof of an Edinburgh railway station.

Detectives are re-appealing for witnesses following the incident.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016 – with reference 795 of 08/05/23.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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