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Irish Mirror
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Nadia Breen & Cian O'Broin

Three people cautioned after train station brawl involving 20 people

Three people involved in a 20-person brawl at a Co Antrim train station have been cautioned by authorities.

Video circulated on social media over the weekend of the fight at Ballymoney Train Station on Saturday, June 3, Belfast Live reports.

Police say a 14-year-old boy and a number of others were injured in the incident which is reported to have involved up to 20 people.

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Bus and rail service provider Translink say they "strongly condemn this serious incident".

Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Darryl Wilson said they were "beyond horrified at the footage".

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Around 9.45pm, a group of up to 20 people had been reported to be fighting on a train within the Seymour Street train station. A glass bottle was thrown during the disturbance, which had spilled out onto 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."

Sergeant Jamie Halligan appealed for the public's assistance amid an enquiry into the online footage.

"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 enquiries is asked to call us on 101 quoting reference number 2071 03/06/23," he added.

A Translink spokesperson said: “We can confirm an incident occurred around 9.30pm last night (Saturday 3rd June) at Ballymoney Train Station.

“The safety of our passengers & staff is our top priority and we strongly condemn this serious incident.

“Emergency services were called to the scene and we are assisting the PSNI with their investigation including provision of on-train and station CCTV."

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