Children spotted playing on railway tracks

It is understood Northern Ireland Railway staff contacted the police about young persons playing on the railway tracks in Whiteabbey.

A local police spokesperson said: “NIR trains travel at high speeds, even on approach to stations and any playing on tracks or crossing tracks at non-crossing points can have a tragic result.

“Please don’t even risk running across tracks. No one wants police to have to attend their home to tell them a loved one has been hurt, or worse killed by such reckless behaviour.

“Be sensible. Be safe.”