Police car windscreen smashed by youths

It happened at about 18:00 GMT in the Bradley way area on Monday

The windscreen of a police patrol car has been smashed while officers were dealing with reports of anti-social behaviour in Strabane, County Tyrone.

It happened in the Bradley Way area at about 18:00 GMT on Monday.

Officers were responding to reports that about 30 young people were throwing bricks and masonry at cars in the area.

Police also received reports of youths entering a vacant property and a business premises in the area.

They believe the incidents are linked.

"I would appeal to those involved in anti-social behaviour of any kind to think seriously about the consequences of their actions," Sgt Crawford said.

"Someone could have been seriously injured or worse due to their behaviour."

Sgt Crawford urged parents to "speak to their young people about where they are and who they are with, and to warn them of the dangers of getting involved in this type of incident".

"We do not want to criminalise young people however if offences are identified, we will deal with these robustly."

Police appealed for anyone with information to come forward.