Police issue warning after youths arrested for hurling items at cars and houses from old railway viaduct

A number of youths have been arrested for throwing things at cars and houses from an old railway viaduct in Salford. Police say the vandalism could result in a fatal accident.

There's been an increase in youngsters congregating at Cadishead viaduct in recent days, police say. It's seen 'numerous incidents of items being thrown from above onto passing vehicles and/or houses in the new estate below'.

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On Saturday a number of youths were arrested. A post on the GMP GMP Eccles, Cadishead, Barton & Irlam Facebook page said: "Cadishead Way is a fast road and such incidents could easily lead to a serious/fatal road accident. A number of youths were removed and arrested yesterday.

"If you believe your child may be venturing here, please take the time to educate them about the dangers and consequences. We have a number of initiatives in place to catch anybody throwing items from this private land – they will be caught, arrested and prosecuted."

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