Safety Concerns over Children Throwing Stones

A taxi firm owner has warned that somebody could be killed by youths throwing stones at moving vehicles.

Nick Astley, from Metro Taxis, has spoken out after 10 of his drivers were hit with stones during the past fortnight.

In one incident, driver Abrar Hussain was driving along Bury Road in Breightmet last Thursday when his car was hit by a stone, causing the rear passenger window to shatter.

He believes it was thrown by a group of teenagers standing near Morrison's car park.

Mr Hussain, who is from Great Lever, has been driving for over 20 years but says stone-throwing has only become a problem in recent months.

He said:

"This is not just happening in one place in Bolton but all over. It is too much. I won't drive along Bury Road now because I am worried that it is going to happen again."

Mr Astley is calling for parents to talk to their children about the dangers of their actions before somebody gets hurt. He said:

"If we are not careful a young person is going to find themselves being prosecuted for manslaughter.

"Someone will die because of people throwing stones.

"I just want to appeal to parents to have a word with their children so they realise the consequences of their actions."

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