VEHICLES DAMAGED AS YOUTHS TARGET CARS WITH STONES FROM ON TOP OF A DISUSED RAILWAY BRIDGE IN CADISHEAD

Several vehicles in Cadishead have been damaged by stones thrown by youths from a bridge in Cadishead, one vehicle which sustained damage to the bonnet and windscreen, was carrying two small children aged just 4 and 2 years old at the time. The grandfather of the children describes the force of the impacts making them both visibly shaken and upset but otherwise fortunately unharmed. 

Youths launched the shameful and highly dangerous attack from the disused railway lines which span over Liverpool Rd, close to the nearby Cadishead library.

Several vehicles have been said to have been targeted, including a number 67 bus on route through the area. It is unclear how much damage was done to the bus or if anyone on-board was injured. We have approached Go North West for a comment.

One witness said there were stones everywhere as he passed under the bridges shortly after, fortunately his car was not one of those hit.

Sadly in another linked incident a taxi carrying a pregnant lady and her 2 year old daughter came under attack from above, fortunately the vehicle was not hit but the occupants were still shocked at what they had witnessed. The situation could have been a lot worse as it could have triggered complications. Fortunately all in the vehicle were unharmed.

Those responsible are described as being a small group aged between 12-14 yeas old, their irresponsible actions could have led to a much more serious accident had the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Local Cadishead Councillor, Lewis Nelson said,

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"I'm seriously concerned to see young people choosing to spend their Wednesday night seriously endangering lives.

"I have asked for the police to increase patrols at all the bridges in Cadishead and asked for the police dog to pay a visit to the local high-school.

"It isn't clever or funny and I will do anything I can to protect drivers in the area."

Last month police urged parents to get a grip of their children after a similar attack saw cars damaged after children threw rocks from a motorway bridge on the M66.

The situation could have been a lot worse, although for the owner of the damaged vehicle it now looks like he is going to have to watch his insurance premiums rise.

If you have any information as to the names of those responsible or even dash-cam footage then you can contact police on 101 and report it anonymously.