Bridge pests put train passengers in danger

YOUNG thugs who threw a large object at the windscreen of a passing train from a railway bridge could have caused a tragedy, transport police claimed today.

The object, thought to have been a stone, was hurled at the 4.37pm Edinburgh to Dunblane train as it passed under the "Blue Bridge" at Cornton, near Stirling.

The solid object struck the windscreen, causing it to crack.

A number of youths were seen in the vicinity of the bridge and Cornton level crossing around the time of the incident, which occurred at around 5.35pm on Thursday, 25 March.

British Transport Police (BTP) have now launched an appeal for information in to the incident.

Constable Nicky Ritchie, who is leading the enquiry, said: "This incident may have caused serious injury to the driver of the train and the foolishness of those who were responsible is beyond belief.

"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time or has any knowledge of the identity of those involved to contact me as a matter of urgency."

British Transport Police can be contacted on 0800 40 50 40 or information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.