Moving train has window smashed by catapult

Radlett train stationImage source, Danny Fullbrook/BBC
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Transport police were called to Radlett station on Tuesday evening

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A train had a window smashed by someone using a catapult while it was moving.

British Transport Police was called shortly before 17:30 BST on Tuesday after reports stones were being fired towards trains near Radlett Station in Hertfordshire.

After the train was inspected at Luton, it was allowed to continue at reduced speed to Bedford where a temporary repair took place.

Police said officers had searched the area, but "there was no trace of the individuals".

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