Whitehead train station ‘missiles’ could cause injuries, warn police

Police have warned that someone could be seriously injured by objects being thrown from the platforms at Whitehead train station.
By Valerie Martin
Published 28th Dec 2021, 19:33 BST
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Officers in Carrickfergus have received what they describe as “concerning reports” of people throwing items from the station platforms into the rear gardens of nearby properties.

They have warned that these “near misses” could easily damage property and cause personal injuries.

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“Such behaviour should cease immediately or the next time could result in something much greater than a near miss,” they said, adding that anyone taking part in such behaviour “will be dealt with accordingly by local police officers”.

Whitehead train station. Picture: Google.Whitehead train station. Picture: Google.
Whitehead train station. Picture: Google.

Police have also highlighted that they will be increasing patrols around the area.

In a Facebook post, Mid and East Antrim PSNI said: “Residents please rest assured that we will be increasing our presence in and around the station in an effort to prevent such behaviour from taking place.”