Hunt on for trio linked to road rope trap

POLICE are seeking to trace three youths after a rope was tied across a country road.

Three cars hit the line, which has been stretched across the A908 Fishcross to Tillicoultry road near Marchglen, Clackmannanshire, before it snapped. Central police condemned those who tied up the rope as “highly irresponsible” and are looking for three youths seen in the area around 10:30pm on Sunday.

Inspector Malcolm McEwan said: “This could have had tragic consequences had a motorcyclist struck the rope, which was not easily visible.

“This is highly irresponsible and we appeal for anyone with information to come forward.”

The rope broke after the cars struck it.