Air worker 'dodgem' drivers fined

The pair had driven the luggage trucks into each other at Edinburgh Airport

Two airport workers who played "dodgems" with luggage vehicles on an airfield in February last year have been fined for dangerous driving.

Kris Ralton, 24, and Gary Crawford, 28, had been driving round in circles and deliberately crashing into each other at an Edinburgh Airport aircraft stand.

Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard that Ralton's leg had been injured in one of the collisions.

The pair were both fined £1,250. Both men have also lost their jobs.

During the trial, which was adjourned on several occasions over several months, Sheriff Derrick McIntyre heard how Ralton and Crawford played "cat and mouse" with each other as they drove round in circles while waiting for an aircraft to land.

Nobody regrets it more than me Kris Ralton

The sheriff criticised their their "dodgem-type behaviour".

Giving his verdict, he said the men's actions had been potentially hazardous and dangerous.

Ralton's defence agent, Gillian Law, said the incident had had long-term consequences for him.

He had been earning a good wage at the airport, but was getting much less in his current employment.

In a statement, Ralton said: "Nobody regrets it more than me."

Crawford was not in court to hear the verdict.