A children's scooter was launched at a train sparking major rail disruption.

The large toy landed on the roof of a train after being thrown from a bridge in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, at around 5.50pm on Thursday.

Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the over bridge at Gartlea Road and removed the scooter when they arrived.

Police are now appealing for any members of the public who saw anyone around the Gartlea Road area, next to Halfords and Morrisons petrol station, around the time of the incident.

Constable Mark Harrington said: "This was a particularly alarming incident for the driver of the service in question and in particular was a great inconvenience to the wider public who were subjected to lengthy delays and cancelled services as a result of this reckless act of vandalism.

"Fortunately no one was hurt but trespassing on the railway or risking coming into contact with overhead wires is incredibly dangerous.

"Criminal damage to the railway can result in serious and even fatal consequences for rail passengers, workers and those committing the damage."

He added: "I am keen to speak to any members of the public who may have witnessed anything suspicious, in particular at the Gartlea Road Overbridge in Airdrie, on or around 5.50pm yesterday.

"The area was very busy due to it being rush hour so it is likely that people will have seen what happened. Please come forward and speak to me if you have not already done so."

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Mark Harrigan via the 0800 40 50 40 number or by texting 61016, quoting reference number 377 of 5/1/17.