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18/05/2005
Buses damaged in Ballymena depot
Vandals have caused around £50,000 worth of damage after 10 buses were attacked in Co Antrim this morning.
The vehicles, parked in Ballymena’s main bus depot, were damaged early on Wednesday morning however services were not affected.
Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with the incident but have been released pending further inquiries.
Translink district manager Sam Todd said that although such instances of vandalism were rare he “vigorously condemned” today’s attacks.
"We were able to rely on the resources of neighbouring bus stations this morning so that no services were affected,” Mr Todd said.
"We would like to commend the PSNI for acting so promptly and we are currently assisting them with their enquiries."
(MB/SP)
The vehicles, parked in Ballymena’s main bus depot, were damaged early on Wednesday morning however services were not affected.
Five teenagers have been arrested in connection with the incident but have been released pending further inquiries.
Translink district manager Sam Todd said that although such instances of vandalism were rare he “vigorously condemned” today’s attacks.
"We were able to rely on the resources of neighbouring bus stations this morning so that no services were affected,” Mr Todd said.
"We would like to commend the PSNI for acting so promptly and we are currently assisting them with their enquiries."
(MB/SP)
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