Yobs attack train with bricks

SEVERAL windows were damaged when bricks were thrown at a train near to Wombwell station.

British Transport Police has appealed for witnesses after the incident shortly after 6.30pm last Monday.

The missiles are thought to have been thrown at the Sheffield-bound Northern Rail service from a bridge nearby.

Investigating officer Pc Ewan Brechin said: “This was an extremely foolish and dangerous act, which resulted in a train being damaged.

"We urge those who think that throwing objects at trains is fun to think about the consequences of their actions, which in this case could have been much worse.

"We would like to speak to anyone who was in or around the area to contact us if they saw anything suspicious, or if they have any information that could help us with our enquiries.”

Pc Brechin said local enquiries were being carried out, including speaking to witnesses and identifying forensic evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP on 0800 405040 quoting B4/NEA of July 16.

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

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