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Orlaith Clinton

Translink statement after man films himself on roof of moving Belfast Glider

Translink is offering up to £1,000 for anyone prepared to give evidence in court after a video of a man on top of a Glider bus appeared online.

The footage, which has been circulating on social media over the last 24 hours, shows a male on top of a Glider which was driving down the Falls Road towards the city centre.

Speaking to Belfast Live, a spokesperson for Translink slammed the act as "extremely reckless".

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They added: "We have reported this video to the PSNI.

"We strongly condemn this extremely reckless and dangerous act which puts lives at risk.

"The safety of our staff and passengers is our top priority and we operate a reward scheme, offering up to £1,000 for anyone prepared to give evidence in court which will lead to a conviction."

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police have received a report relating to a video circulating on social media.

"An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with any information which can assist police with their enquiries is asked to contact 101, and quote reference number 566 of 18/05/22."

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