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Ballymoney Train Station fight sees three people cautioned after incident involving up to 20 people

Police have cautioned three people in connection with a fight at a Co Antrim train station.

Footage circulated on social media over the weekend of the public order disturbance reported within Ballymoney Train Station on Saturday, June 3.

Police say a 14-year-old boy and a number of others were injured in the incident which is reported to have involved up to 20 people.

Read more: Footage of violence at NI train station condemned by local councillor

Translink say they "strongly condemn this serious incident".

Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Darryl Wilson said he was "beyond horrified at the footage".

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Around 9.45pm, a group of up to 20 people had been reported to be fighting on a train within the Seymour Street train station. A glass bottle was thrown during the disturbance, which had spilled out onto the platform, and a 14-year-old boy sustained an injury which required hospital treatment.

"A number of others were injured and received medical attention at the scene.

"Officers attended to bring the disturbance under control and cautioned three people in connection with the incident."

Sergeant Jamie Halligan added: “We are aware of the concern surrounding this incident and the footage circulating on social media.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal for the public’s assistance.

"Anyone who was in the area of Ballymoney Train Station at the time and who witnessed this incident or who has any information which could assist us with our enquiries is asked to call us on 101 quoting reference number 2071 03/06/23.”

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

A Translink spokesperson said: “We can confirm an incident occurred around 9.30pm last night (Saturday 3rd June) at Ballymoney Train Station.

“The safety of our passengers & staff is our top priority and we strongly condemn this serious incident.

“Emergency services were called to the scene and we are assisting the PSNI with their investigation including provision of on-train and station CCTV.

“We would appeal to anyone with further information to contact the PSNI and we operate a reward scheme of up to £1000 for anyone who provides evidence which leads to a successful conviction.”

In a statement posted on Facebook, Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Darryl Wilson said: "I am beyond horrified at the footage I have just seen recorded at Ballymoney Train Station earlier.

"I will be liaising with the PSNI to see what action will be taken.

"This has gone on far too long and happened too many times now.

"After seeing this gruesome assault. I could easily be commenting on a fatality this evening. Those responsible must be brought to justice and feel the full force of the law."

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