Three teenagers arrested following fight at railway station as appeal continues for information after 14-year-old boy sustained injury needing hospital treatment and man knocked unconscious

Footage on social media showed a large fight at Ballymoney railway station on Saturday June 3 in which a number of people appearing to repeatedly kick a teenage boy in the head.

Police received reports around 9.45pm that up to 20 people had been fighting, during which a 14-year-old boy sustained a facial injury which required hospital treatment and another man was knocked unconscious.

A PSNI spokesperson said three teenagers have been arrested and are continuing their appeal for information into the incident.

“Three males aged, 14, 16 and 17 have been arrested in relation to the incident on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and disorderly behaviour, and subsequently released on street bail while our inquiries continue,” they said.

“We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and who witnessed what happened to get in touch with any information that could help with our investigation.

“Likewise, if you have captured mobile footage, please contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 2071 03/06/23.”

Earlier UUP councillor Darryl Wilson said he was “horrified at the footage I have just seen recorded at Ballymoney train station earlier”.

In a post pm social media he added: “I will be liasing with the PSNI to see what action will be taken.

"This has gone on far too long and happened too many times now. After seeing this gruesome assault, I could easily be commenting on a fatality this evening. Those responsible must be brought to justice and feel the full force of the Law “.