Lorries had their windscreens broken this evening on the M2 in the Greencastle area of north Belfast after a group of youths hurled bricks and rocks.
Police are appealing for information following the incident which happened this evening, (Monday 2 March) between 5:15pm and 5:30pm.
One of the youths is described as being aged in his late teens, approximately 5ft 8” in height, of medium build and he was wearing a dark blue puffa jacket.
Sergeant O’Hare said police received reports that a group of youths were throwing what’s believed to be bricks or rocks at lorries.
“Up to six lorries, which were heading northbound along the M2, were hit with the objects as they approached the Greencastle junction. Worryingly, a number of their windscreens were damaged as a result,” said the Sergeant.
“Unfortunately this behaviour is nothing new, and we’ve had similar reports in recent days.”
Sergeant O’Hare said the lives of the lorry drivers were put at risk.
“I am appealing to those responsible for the attacks. This behaviour is plain dangerous – and has to stop. You have risked the safety and lives of those lorry drivers, and indeed any other motorists on the road. It’s only by sheer luck that no one has been killed or physically injured as a result of your actions,” added the Sergeant.
And police are asking parents to be wary of where their children are at all times.
“Parents and guardians need to do all they 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. Please remind them of the consequence of such actions, and of the impact of getting a criminal record, which would affect all sorts of future opportunities.
“I’m also asking anyone with information, especially information that might identify those responsible, to get in touch,” he added.
Contact officers on 101, quoting reference number 1486 of 02/03/20.