Man charged in connection with criminal damage at Basildon train station

Officers arrested the 29-year-old on Sunday

A 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with criminal damage to Basildon train station.

Whilst waiting for a train to Barking on Sunday, 24 October, a man damaged poster boards, removed the posters and started a fire.

Anthony Muir was arrested at the scene.

Essex British Transport Police said he’s been charged with criminal damage and arson.

Muir is due in Basildon Magistrates Court on Thursday, 4 November.

A 29yr old has been charged with criminal damage & arson.

Whilst waiting for a train to #Barking he damaged poster boards, removed the posters & started a fire inside @c2c_Rail #Basildon.

He was arrested at the scene.

He’ll be attending Basildon Magistrates Court on 04/11/21. pic.twitter.com/cU6XQOwFzF

— BTP Essex (@BTPEssex) October 25, 2021

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