A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has been charged in connection with a fire which "destroyed" a bus stop in the Borders.

It follows an incident which happened in Town Yetholm on Sunday, February 21.

In a statement issued today (Monday, April 4), a police spokesperson said: "Following enquires into a fire which destroyed the bus stop in Town Yetholm on February 21, a 14-year-old girl has been charged in connection with the matter and has been reported through the Youth Justice Management Unit.

"The incident caused concern to many local residents and we would like to thank the community for their assistance with our enquiries."