Children throwing bricks at traffic in Bridlington putting lives at risk
CHILDREN as young as 12 have been arrested after bricks were hurled at traffic on a busy bypass.
Humberside Police say bricks and stones have been thrown at traffic from a footbridge and the roadside on the Well Lane bypass in Bridlington.
In the latest incident, a coach carrying war veterans was hit by a brick thrown from the side of the road.
Police are warning the young yobs could be putting lives at risk.
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PC Jason Scotter said: "The worst-case scenario is a driver could swerve and have a head-on collision with another vehicle and lives could be lost.
"The concern is it's only a matter of time before there's a head-on accident."
Several children, the youngest aged 12, have been arrested by police investigating the incidents.
PC Scotter said: "It has become a problem and has been happening for quite some time.
"Generally it involves juveniles aged between 12 and 16 in gangs of about four or five.
"They are throwing stones and rocks at vehicles, causing them to brake harshly, which can also cause accidents."
PC Scotter said several vehicles have been hit, including a coach that suffered about £2,000 of damage after a brick was thrown at one of the windows.
He said: "Youths have smashed several windows of vehicles.
"In the latest incident, a coach full of war veterans was hit, shattering the outer pane of a double-glazed window.
"Fortunately, the driver managed to control the bus."
Phil Marsden, 54, was driving TD Travel's coachload of 30 war veterans on the route when one of the vehicle window's was hit by a brick hurled from the roadside on October 10.
He said: "Just as we approached the bridge we heard a bang.
"At first I thought it was someone throwing a stone off the bridge.
"One of the passengers came up and said someone had thrown a brick at a side window.
"They must have been standing at the side of the road, where there's a big layby.
"I had 30 war veterans on the bus. They were disgusted by what happened."
Mr Marsden said the route is notorious for yobs throwing missiles at traffic.
He said: "I always look out for it but at night you can't really see them."
Police have stepped up patrols and are also using a CCTV camera van in a bid to capture the culprits on film.
Officers have also conducted house-to-house inquiries and visited schools to speak to pupils about the dangers of throwing missiles at traffic.
Anyone with information should call Humberside Police on the non-emergency number 101.
Comments
by ianthehun
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 11:12PM
“probably from gypsey road and west hill,parents on benefits at the pub sat outside the door smoking rolleys letting the kids just do what they want as long as they're getting their fix they could'nt give a *****.
threaten to stop their benefits and the kids will be straight in.these are the same mentallity of people who let their dogs **** all over the town so you darent do nothing but constantly look at your feet.”
by glen1954
Saturday, October 20 2012, 12:45PM
“These kids will probably have parents like the one in todays story of the dirty alcohol swilling scum that left her kids with the dead dog and parrot.”
by David_Nivea
Saturday, October 20 2012, 11:45AM
“A daily tasering for the loveable rogues would mend their ways.”
by Strangley
Saturday, October 20 2012, 10:33AM
“@SantiagoSam
Yes, an 8/10 seems fair. He lost a couple of points as he didn't get his 'Glum expresion' quite right. Also, if they are thinking of entering the sychronised outrage category, PCSO Humphrey really needs to pull her finger out if they wish to stand any chance against the East Hull Westcott Mums team in the finals”
by smartguy1
Saturday, October 20 2012, 10:19AM
“Let's hope that when they are older someone damages their property and then they might realise what idiots they are. They probably won't care. Some kids just don't have any respect and to me that comes from having good parents and good schooling which is what I had. I am not blaming the teachers but when I was a kid I was taught to have respect for others and if I was cheeky to a teacher I could face a ruler or a slipper and if I told my parents I would be facing the same again. These kids should be ashamed but more important so should their parents.”
by GCtheDJ
Friday, October 19 2012, 6:05PM
“....and impersonating police officers". Sorry! Yes they need to be whipped. Bring back the BIRCH!”
by SantiagoSam
Friday, October 19 2012, 1:56PM
“Excellent HDM pose,PC Scotter -8/10”
by kempton
Friday, October 19 2012, 10:30AM
“Must be Hull City fans. If bricks re thrown at coaches after a rugby match it is always mentioned they can't be rugby fans but must be City ones with nothing to do. Seems like they are travelling further afield.”
by Solly_Atwell
Friday, October 19 2012, 10:17AM
“Maybe the culprits when (if) caught should be be taken around the intensive care unit at HRI to see the aftermath of RTA's.”
by Dan1984uk
Friday, October 19 2012, 9:34AM
“Simple solution when the scum has been caught throw them off the Humber Bridge.”