Police find music system plugged into street lighting

Now they’re warning young people of the dangers of trying to take electricity from the lights in the area.

The discovery was made after police responded to a report of anti-social behaviour in Glenkeen on 31st March and found an inspection panel on street lighting had been removed and a music system connected to the electrical wiring.

An 18 year old man was later arrested by police and was subsequently reported to the PPS for prosecution.

Local Inspector Mark Robinson said: “This is an extraordinarily dangerous and foolhardy thing to do. It may seem like a good laugh to use the street lighting to power sound systems out in the street in this way but those involved are literally taking their lives in their hands. By interfering with inspection panels they are interfering with unknown voltages and complicated wiring systems that could easily kill.

“By their irresponsible behaviour those involved are also placing the lives of other young people in danger. By leaving inspection panels removed with live electrical wiring exposed could have very serious consequences if a young child placed their hands inside.

“Unfortunately the incident on 31st March was not an isolated one. We have had several similar calls in the Dunmurry area over recent years and I would urge the young people involved to stop, and stop now, before we’re facing a tragedy.”