‘Miracle’ no-one died in cables theft

Police have said it is “miraculous” no-one was seriously injured or killed after someone broke into a former radar station near Kinross and cut through cables carrying 11,000 volts.

Officers in Tayside are currently working to identify the person or persons who forced their way into the so-called “Golf Ball” building at Balado “sometime before 4.30am” on Tuesday, January 19.

Police Scotland said in a statement published on Wednesday afternoon: “Sometime before 4.30am on Tuesday ... the building was broken into and electrical cables were cut with the intent to steal them.

“As is the case with many buildings which are thought to be empty or disused, the cables were still live. These cables were carrying 11,000 volts, and it can only be described as miraculous that nobody was killed or seriously injured in carrying out this incredibly dangerous act.

“Their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful as nothing appears to have been stolen, however the damage caused has been valued as well into four figures.

“If you have any information that could assist us with our investigation, please call 101 or speak with any police officer.

“Also, information can be given anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. Our reference is incident 0385 of January 19.”