Teenager treated in hospital following fight at train station

• Published date: 05 June 2023
• Publication title: Irish Times: Web Edition Articles (Dublin, Ireland)

Footage circulating on social media appears to show a youth being repeatedly kicked in the head by a gang at Ballymoney railway station

Police have confirmed that one teenager required hospital treatment following the incident, which occurred on Saturday.

The PSNI said a group of up to 20 people were reported to be fighting at 9.45pm on a train at Seymour Street railway station.

A glass bottle was thrown during the disturbance, which spilled out on to the platform, and a 14-year-old boy sustained an injury which required hospital treatment.

A number of others were injured and received medical attention at the scene.

Officers attended to bring the disturbance under control and cautioned three people in connection with the incident.

Sgt Jamie Halligan said: "We are aware of the concern surrounding this incident and the footage circulating on social media.

"Our inquiries are ongoing and we would appeal for the public's assistance.

"Anyone who was in the area of Ballymoney train station at the time and who witnessed this incident or who has any information which could assist us with our inquiries is asked to call us on 101 quoting reference number 2071 03/06/23."

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