Birmingham New Street: £5k of vandalism leaves toilet unusable

A set of toilets were badly vandalised in Birmingham New Street last night (November 16). British Transport Police have already nabbed a man in relation to the incident.

Officers were called to the male toilets at Birmingham New Street shortly before midnight last night, to reports that they had been vandalised.

British Transport Police Birmingham told BirminghamWorld a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and remains in police custody at this time.

A whole set of toilets at the busy railway station was left unusable for the day - inconveniencing commuters.

An image shared by Network Rail Birmingham, shows that doors have been knocked off at least two stalls.

Network Rail Birmingham said it would cost almost £5,000 to repair the damage to the facilities Fortunately, they will be able to get it fixed within the day, they added.

“Ta to whoever felt it necessary to leave our toilets in this state last night.

“Almost £5k of damage and a whole set of toilets out of order today. Luckily we can get it fixed today - and @BTPBhm are already on the case prosecuting those responsible,” added a Network Rail Birmingham spokesman.

Birmingham New Street became the fifth most busy railway station in the country in 2020. Between 2018/19 the station handled 47.9 million passenger entries and exits – 3.5 million more than the previous year and a rise of 8%.