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British Transport Police investigating after men hurled rocks at Southeastern train at Folkestone West

A train was damaged when yobs hurled rocks when it had stopped at a station in Folkestone.

Police are now investigating the incident last Saturday night in which a group of men were said to be throwing stones at the stationary Southeastern at Folkestone West.

British Transport Police (BTP) received a report at 12.25am on Sunday, but said no arrests have been made.

BTP are investigating the incident at Folkestone West. Picture: Google
BTP are investigating the incident at Folkestone West. Picture: Google

One witness said how children on board the busy Charing Cross to Dover Priory service had been upset as a result of the incident in which a window was smashed.

It is understood the stones only damaged the outer layer of the window's two protective panels.

No injuries to passengers or staff were reported though.

A spokesman for BTP said: "We received a report at 12.25am on Sunday, 26 July, of a group of men throwing stones at a train at Folkestone West station.

“A train window was damaged in the incident.

“No arrests have been made, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing."

Anyone with further information is asked to contact BTP on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 quoting reference 5 of 26/07/2015.

Witnesses can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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