POLICE are warning about the dangers of young people engaged in anti-social behaviour along Derry’s railway lines.
Such was the risk posed to those involved in the anti-social behaviour and starting fires close to the tracks, Ni Railways had to temporarily halt trains on the lines until the young people dispersed.
Police Derry City and Strabane say on its Facebook page: “Waterside Neighbourhood Team along with colleagues from our Local Policing Team have responded to reports of young people starting fires and engaging in anti social behaviour on the railway line in the area of Strathfoyle.
“We located these youths who have now removed themselves from the line.
“Thankfully, our colleagues in the control room acted quickly and in conjunction with Northern Ireland Railway, they were able to stop any trains passing.
“We would like to remind people of the huge dangers involved in entering the area of any railway track or the banks of the Foyle.
“It is not an appropriate place to be.
“It creates a massive risk to everyone involved in removing you from the area, and to the staff and passengers on the rail network.”
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