By Gillian McVeigh
gillian@monaghanpost.com

NEWRY and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has stated that those engaged in the indiscriminate and reckless stoning of motorists and their vehicles should realise that ultimately their actions will result in death or serious injury. The MLA was speaking after visiting the scene of an incident where a motorist had his vehicle attacked on the Armagh Road, close to Markethill.

“Bricks were thrown at the windscreen of a family car. The motorist took evasive action, but the side window in the car was broken,”

said Mickey. He continued “

Thankfully the motorist escaped serious injuries. However it was a frightening experience and it was fortunate that no other members of the family were traveling inside the car- especially their young child.”

The Sinn Féin MLA said that whilst these types of attacks were not unique to South Armagh, there was a growing concern in the increase of such serious incidents.

“It is totally unacceptable that drivers and passengers be they emergency services or members of the public now face the threat of such attacks on a regular basis. Those who are involved in these violent and reckless activities are potentially involved in attempted murder”.