Stones thrown at trains

WINDOWS were smashed on trains travelling through Acocks Green after stones were thrown at them.

No-one was injured in the incident which caused damage to five trains passing through Tyseley and Acocks Green but police said people could have been seriously injured as a result of the reckless action.

PC Ian Jones, from British Transport Police (BTP), said: "Thankfully no-one was injured but these incidents left drivers and passengers onboard shocked and, potentially, each of these incidents could have been much worse and we could have been faced with serious injuries or even fatalities."

Train drivers reported stones being hurled from bridges in Yardley Road, Rockwood Road and Stockfield Road and officers believe children may have been responsible.

The incident happened on December 10 between 3pm and 8.50pm but police have only now released details.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed any of the incidents or who saw any children acting suspiciously in the area.

PC Jones added: "We've made a number of local enquiries into the incident and I would warn students at schools in the area of the potential dangers of playing near the railway and throwing objects at trains.

"I'd also ask if anyone saw anything suspicious, or if any parents or adults noticed their children acting strangely, to please come forward. "

Anyone with information can contact BTP on 0800 405040 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.