A train has been targeted by vandals at Preston.

Graffiti was sprayed across the TransPennineExpress services carriages late on Thursday (7 January) evening into Friday (8 January) morning.

British Transport Police say enquiries are ongoing after the criminal damage incident near Preston Railway Station.

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Police say a ‘tag’ was put onto the side of the train.

Guidance from British Transport Police says: “For serious vandals, who normally use “tags” to identify themselves, the aim is to get their work seen by as many people as possible. As a result, we encourage rail companies to take trains out of service as soon as the offence is discovered to act as a deterrent.”

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The picture released of the incident has seen the graffit tag blurred to try and discourage future incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to call British Transport Police on 0800405040.

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