Shocking sabotage of the First Tracks Enduro Cup Event
Organisers of the First Tracks Enduro Cup event in Ireland have said there could have been "serious injuries, if not a fatality" had logs, rocks and string strewn across a track not been spotted ahead of the race.
Competitors in the First Tracks Enduro Cup race taking place in Kilbroney Park at Rostrevor, Co Down can hit speeds of up to 40mph and marshals discovered the items just a day before the event.
Marshals found the items yesterday and say string was tied at head height between some trees.
A race organiser told Belfast Live: "It is so dangerous.
"It was premeditated as the items used were not items normal walkers would usually carry.
"If it hadn't been spotted there would almost certainly have been serious injuries, if not a fatality."
Organisers posted pictures on social media of some of the items left on the trail.
They added: "We were horrified and disgusted this morning, to say the least, when we discovered how badly one of our stages had been sabotaged last night.
"The PSNI are investigating several pieces of evidence found at the scene and we would ask anyone who knows anything to please get in touch.
"Lastly, we would like to thank our fantastic squad of marshals who were quick enough to realise what had happened before anyone was hurt."
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