Stones thrown at train at Mexborough

YOBS threw stones at a train as it passed through Mexborough.

British Transport Police (BTP) said the outer skin of a window of a train travelling from Manchester Airport to Cleethorpes was damaged on April 7 at around 8.30pm.

The stones damaged a front side window of the train as it passed close to the Ferry Boat Lane footbridge in Mexborough.

PC Alek Marinkovic, of BTP, said: “The stones smashed the outer skin of the front passenger side window. Fortunately, no-one was injured but the driver was left extremely shaken by what happened.

“This type of reckless behaviour is criminal and dangerous and we would like your help in tracing those responsible.

“If you have any information, please contact us.”

Anyone who can help should contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040 or text 61016, quoting reference 402 of April 15.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.