Cars and buses attacked by children as young as 10 near Shankill Road

By Q Radio News

Cars and buses have come under attack by children as young as 10 near the Shankill Road in Belfast. 

Bricks were thrown at passing vehicles on near the junction with North Boundary Street at around 6.30pm last night. 

Translink pulled services as a pre-caution for a short time as a result of the incident which police say put lives at risk. 

   A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police received a report of youths throwing bricks at passing cars in the area of the North Boundary Street junction with the Shankill Road at 6.30pm last night (Sunday, May 2).

"It was further reported that two Metro buses were stoned in the same area."

Sergeant Bethel added: "Buses were pulled from the area for a time as a precaution. 

"It’s concerning that young children, some of whom were believed to be around 10 years old, were involved in this incident.

"I’m appealing to those responsible to think of the potential consequences of such actions.  It’s not just the follow-on disruption; you are risking the safety, even lives, of those on-board.

"We will continue to work alongside local representatives and partner agencies, but it is disappointing that some people continue to disregard our repeated warnings.

"Parents and guardians, I am appealing to you to do everything you can to prevent young people from becoming involved or caught up in these activities. 

"Know where your children are, who they are with and what they are doing.

"Anyone with information should contact us on the non-emergency number 101."