West Belfast: Police appeal over online video involving cyclist and young child
The PSNI says it’s investigating a report of concern for a child’s safety.
Last updated 30th May 2025
Police in West Belfast are looking into an online video appearing to show a cyclist going the wrong way around a roundabout while a child is on his back, holding on by his neck.
The video was taken in the Springfield Road area.
The PSNI says it’s investigating a report of concern for a child’s safety.
A police statement said, “Police are investigating a report of concern for a child’s safety in west Belfast.”
“Officers are aware of a video circulating online showing a young child on a cyclist’s back and are asking for anyone with more information to contact 101 quoting 1396 29/05/25”
A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.