Fake terrorist at Torness

SECURITY procedures at Torness nuclear power station in East Lothian have been criticised after a pretend terrorist gained access to the reactor during a role-playing exercise.

Exercise Lindisfarne was carried out in March to test the plant's defences against potential terrorist attacks.

During the exercise, a person playing a terrorist using a stolen security pass got into the plant and damaged the reactor, caused casualties and took several staff members hostage.

Operator British Energy has revamped its emergency procedures in the wake of the exercise.