Object thrown at freight train in Derbyshire, Police appeal for witnesses

British Transport Police are looking for anyone with information about an incident which occurred in Chesterfield earlier this month.

On Wednesday 7th April around 4:30 pm a freight train was passing through Avenue Country Park in the Hasland area of Chesterfield in Derbyshire.

An object was thrown at the freight train, and smashed a window on the front.

Reports suggest that three teenagers were in the area at the time the incident occurred.

British Transport Police would like to hear from anyone in the area or anyone who has information which may help them with their enquriies.

If you can help, you can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 359 of 07/04/21.

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Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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