Police investigating after trespasser places 'slow down - sheep on line' sign on Settle to Carlisle railway in Yorkshire Dales

British Transport Police are investigating a bizarre incident in which a trespasser erected a sign on the famous Settle to Carlisle line.

By Grace Newton

Published 6th Apr 2022, 15:19 BST

Updated 6th Apr 2022, 15:20 BST

The force's Lancashire division were informed that a trespasser was seen on the railway just north of Horton-in-Ribblesdale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park on Tuesday April 5.

When officers attended, they found a home-made sign warning 'slow - sheep on line' had been placed beside the tracks of the mainline, which is used regularly by Northern services, freight trains and steam charters.

The hand-painted sign was made from a wooden pallet fixed to a metal barrier with cabie-ties.

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It is unclear whether the culprit is a concerned farmer or a prankster.

BTP said: "Something a little bit different: Report of a trespasser on the line just north of Horton. We believe that this is what he was up to and we would quite like a chat with him. Anyone with information can #TextBTP on 61016 (quoting log 221 05/04/22)."