Appeal for information as £20,000 worth of damage caused to wind turbine vehicle

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The turbines have been transported through the Scottish Borders in recent weeks. Credit: ITV

Police Scotland are appealing for information following £20,000 worth of damage to a wind turbine transport vehicle.

The incident happened in the Scottish Borders with police saying that around 20 tyres were damaged to the vehicle which was sitting in a lay-by off the A7 just south of Selkirk.

The damage happened between 4:20pm on Sunday 12 November and 9:30am on Tuesday 14 November.

In a statement Police Scotland said: "It is estimated that around £20,000 worth of damage was caused to the vehicle.

"Anyone who saw any suspicious activity, possibly involving a white van seen in the area, is asked to call Police Scotland.

"You can contact 101, quoting reference 0576 of 14 November, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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