Shots fired at train in Cheltenham causing disruption
SHOTS have reportedly been fired at a train as it approached Cheltenham Spa station.
Trains to and from Cheltenham Spa have reportedly been stopped after the freight train was 'shot at.'
Transport police and armed police are currently at the scene investigating.
A spokesman from British Transport Police South West said: "Looking at the damage to the train, it looks like it could have been caused by a pellet or slingshot. We are still investigating."
We're at #Cheltenham to reports that a freight train was "shot at". We're on the scene now to establish what's happened @Glos_Police
— BTP South West (@BTPSouthWest) July 25, 2016
More to follow.
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