Young Children throw stones at Steam Train

Publication Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010  13:13

PC Christie Morgan, Transport Chief Engineer Peter Maddocks and PC Rob Lewis are rackling vandalism on the steam railway line
PC Christie Morgan, Transport Chief Engineer Peter Maddocks and PC Rob Lewis are rackling vandalism on the steam railway line

Parents are being urged to ensure they know where their children are after a spate of vandalism on the steam railway line.

Young children have been seen throwing stones at the trains as they pass.

Scaffolding poles and a wheelbarrow have also been dumped on the line near Hills Meadow recently.

Anyone caught trespassing on the railway line could be fined up to £2500.

Douglas police are appealing to parents to monitor where there children are playing

Suspicious behaviour or trespassing on railway lines can be reported to police headquarters.