Court report: Man caused £1,000 damage to railway fencing at St Leonards

A man has appeared in court pleading guilty to causing £1,030 damage to railway fencing at St Leonards.
Two men have been charged following the incidentTwo men have been charged following the incident
Two men have been charged following the incident

It comes at a time where vandalism to railway property and trespassing has hit a five year high say Network Rail.

Connor Childs, 23, of Main Road, Icklesham, appeared at Hastings Magistrates Court on October 10 and pleaded guilty to causing £1,030 damage to a fence belonging to Network Rail.

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SEE ALSO: Man endangered lives by throwing furniture on railway lines. The offence took place at St Leonards on April 3. He was given a one year conditional discharge and ordered to pay £1,030 in compensation.

Network Rail have a 24 hour emergency helpline for people to report damage to fences or other railway property and raise safety issues. Call 03457 11 41 41.