A vandal smashed into an electricity substation with an axe and caused a power-cut to 1,200 homes. Bosses at Electricity North West say the culprit risked their life and caused thousands of pounds of damage during the break-in in Rochdale.
They smashed locks, forced off panels to high-voltage electrical equipment and removed several fuses.
The break-in at the 6,600 volt sub-station on Greenfield Lane on May 8 caused a 'flashover' which generates intense heat and bright ultra-violet light that can cause serious injury.
