Castlerock: 40 people involved in fight on train; Translink staff member assaulted

Five people were arrested after a fight involving around 40 individuals broke out on a train at Castlerock on Saturday (August 13).
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The altercation then spilled out on to the platform at the popular north coast resort.

PSNI Inspector Cummings said police received a report of the incident at around 6.40pm.

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“A member of Translink staff was assaulted during the incident and damage was caused to a car parked in the vicinity of the station.

Castlerock train statio. Picture: GoogleCastlerock train statio. Picture: Google
Castlerock train statio. Picture: Google

“A 22-year-old man and two women aged 39 and 64 were arrested on suspicion of common assault and a 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

“All remain in police custody at this time.

“A 30-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, has been given a community resolution notice,” said the inspector.

“Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information in relation to it, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1628 of 13/08/22.”

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Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/