NI Water’s warning after staff under threat when closing vandalised fire hydrants

NI Water has issued a warning after members of its staff came under threat while closing fire hydrants that had been vandalised by young people. During the last few days of warm weather, NI Water have been dealing with incidents in the Ligoniel and New Lodge areas. The incidents have caused some homes and businesses to suffer low water pressure or no water at all. Staff members have also come under threat from local youths when they try to close the hydrant down, with workers having to return late into the night when the crowds have gone, A spokesman said: “This is totally unacceptable behaviour towards staff who…

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