Appeal made to young people of Galliagh to stop attacking buses with stones

SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney has appealed to young people in Galliagh to stop throwing stones at buses in the area.

Councillor Tierney said: “Buses carrying passengers have been attacked by stones in the Moss Park area on a number of occasions in recent days and I am appealing directly to the people involved to stop now before someone is seriously hurt.

“Windows have been broken on buses coming into the area and the drivers and passengers have been left understandably shaken.

“Translink plays a vital role in our community providing vital public transport and attacking buses only puts that service at risk.

“I have spoken to local youth leaders and asked them to use their influence with the young people and highlight the dangers that can occur from attacking buses.

“I have also spoken to Translink and assured them how important this service is and that we will do all we can as a community to help stop these attacks.”