There have been more reports of fireworks being thrown from Randalstown Viaduct bridge onto passing traffic and pedestrians in the evenings.
The issue has been highlighted by Cllr Jordan Greer who says that young people involved must ‘consider the very serious potential consequences for road users and their own future should they receive a criminal record.’
More reports of fireworks thrown from Randalstown Viaduct bridge onto passing traffic/pedestrians in evenings. Young people involved must consider the very serious potential consequences for road users & their own future should they receive a criminal record ⚠️ @PSNIANDistrict pic.twitter.com/5x3vjx5EpZ
— Cllr Jordan Greer (@JordanQGreer) October 8, 2018
Police are warning young people about the misuse of fireworks. They are reminding people that bangers are illegal and that the purchase, possession and use of fireworks without a licence is an offence.
With Halloween approaching please remember:
.Fireworks must be bought from a LICENSED DEALER
.Fireworks with instructions not in English are ILLEGAL
.All bangers are ILLEGAL
.The purchase, possession & use of fireworks without a licence is an OFFENCE#HalloweenSafety#FSW18 pic.twitter.com/6jfaCyCbCn— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) October 1, 2018
There have been a number of serious incidents in recent weeks in Armagh. In one incident fireworks were thrown at other children as they headed to a youth club in Craigavon.
