Youths Throw Stones from Bridge, Damaging Cars on M5 Motorway
Police are investigating after stones were thrown from a bridge onto the M5, damaging vehicles and leaving occupants shaken but unharmed
M5, Gloucestershire, UK, Police, Youth Crime
Gloucestershire: So, there was this wild incident on the M5 where some kids decided it would be a good idea to throw stones off a bridge. It happened on a Monday night, and it really shook things up.
Apparently, a couple of youths in dark clothes were tossing stones onto the northbound lanes near junction 12 around 8:25 PM. Can you believe that? It’s just crazy!
Police showed up, but by the time they got there, the kids had already split. Then, just before 10 PM, they came back and did it again. Talk about bold!
They had to shut down the M5 in both directions around 10:20 PM to clean up the mess. It’s a good thing they used drones to help track down the troublemakers.
Eventually, they caught two 15-year-old boys near the Hunts Grove estate. They were arrested for criminal damage but have been released on bail while the investigation continues.
Two cars got their windscreens smashed, but thankfully, no one was hurt. Still, the people inside must have been pretty rattled by the whole thing.
Now, the police are asking anyone who might have had their car damaged or who saw anything to come forward. They really want to get to the bottom of this.
Residents in the area are also being asked to keep an eye out for any suspicious behavior and check their doorbell cameras for anything unusual that night.
PC Andy Lawton made a good point, saying that throwing stones at cars is just reckless. It could have ended badly, and they’re lucky no one got seriously hurt.
If you have any info, you can call the police or fill out an online form. They’re really hoping to find out who’s behind this dangerous stunt.