Children spotted throwing stones at motorists on M25 (From Echo)
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Children spotted throwing stones at motorists on M25
1:21pm Sunday 13th January 2013 in Local News
CHILDREN have been spotted throwing stones at motorists from a bridge over the M25.
A woman reported damage to her windscreen around 4.50pm on Friday when something was dropped from the B1335 Stifford Road bridge near junction 30.
On Saturday three children were spotted on the bridge throwing what were believed to be stones onto the carriageway of the M25 at the same location.
A lorry driver later reported a stone hit his cabe windscreen causing minor damage.
Searches were immediately launched following both incidents, using both local officers and the police helicopter, but no one was found.
Officers are now urging parents to ensure it is not their children committing this dangerous act.
Chief Inspector Justin Smith: "This is very serious and it is fortunate that these incidents did not result in any injuries. These children may think it is just a game but it is so very stupid and dangerous.”
The children were described as two boys and a girl and she was wearing distinctive pink trousers.
They were thought to be two teenagers and a younger child.
Chief Inspector Smith added: "I would ask parents to please talk to your children and make sure it is not them that are responsible, because this is a crime and we will arrest anyone found committing these acts.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Grays police station on 101.
Comments(11)
QuiteBored
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3:57pm Sun 13 Jan 13
GentleGiant
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5:28pm Sun 13 Jan 13
asbo. just the truth
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5:51pm Sun 13 Jan 13
Rob777 wrote:aw kids will be kids innit.
Kids will be kids, but its very dangerous & could kill.
DogsMessInLeigh
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9:57pm Sun 13 Jan 13
EthanEdwards
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12:10am Mon 14 Jan 13
Then they ain't so sweet and if it was me I'd have them birched or if they kill...hanged.
colsmith
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6:30am Mon 14 Jan 13
I-say-you-say
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9:51am Mon 14 Jan 13
Then see how many more stones they throw!
Beth the original one
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11:17am Mon 14 Jan 13
Rob777 wrote:funny that, i was a kid once but it never once occurred to me to throw stones off a bridge at moving cars, my parents taught me to be responsible for my actions and to behave in a respectful manner to my elders. Funny how that simple little lesson has failed to be passed on nowadays.
Kids will be kids, but its very dangerous & could kill.
Beth the original one
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11:29am Mon 14 Jan 13
this behaviour should not be accepted
Trainman
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7:02pm Mon 14 Jan 13
Rob777 says...
2:22pm Sun 13 Jan 13