Police issue appeal after fireworks ‘shot at golfers’ on Co Antrim course

The appeal was issued following recent incidents across the borough, including at the Hilton Golf Course in Templepatrick.

Urging parents and guardians to make young people aware of the dangers of fireworks, a PSNI spokesperson said: “Fireworks are misused and are a nuisance for residents and pets in most of our towns and villages at this time of the year. We have received complaints from residents of Templepatrick.

“Young people are letting off fireworks in the Hilton Golf Course. I have viewed boys in their early teens doing this at that location.

“Parents, please guide your young people and help to keep them safe.”

Commenting on the recent incidents in a post on social media, a spokesperson for Templepatrick Action Community Association (TACA) said: “Local kids have been causing damage and shooting fireworks at golfers at the Hilton course.

“Please ask kids not to engage in this behaviour before someone ends up with a criminal record.”

The latest appeal comes after fireworks were seized on Friday, October 23 following incidents in Ballyclare’s War Memorial Park.

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