A TEENAGER has suffered "serious injuries" after he fell from the roof at Edinburgh Waverley and was electrocuted.

The 16-year-old was electrocuted by the overhead lines beneath him after he fell from the station roof, near to its entrance on Waverley Bridge.

The incident took place on Monday at 11pm and he remains in hospital in “a stable condition”.

Now, British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016 – with reference 795 of May 8.

“Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”