Two arrested in South Yorkshire railway thefts probe

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal railway cable in South Yorkshire.

The arrests follow recent thefts of railway cable in the Rotherham and Mexborough areas.

The men, a 19-year-old and a 33-year-old from Doncaster, held in early morning raids at their home addresses on suspicion of conspiracy to steal railway cable.

The men have been bailed until October 19 pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information about cable theft can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40.