A TEENAGER from Gwynedd has been convicted after pushing a boy onto railway tracks, potentially putting him in significant danger.

Cameron Jones, 19, of Trem y Moelwy, Penrhyndeudraeth, pleaded guilty to common assault at Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on June 8.

He was given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was ordered to pay court costs and a surcharge totalling £239. 

Jones was ordered to undertake 150 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months.

On January 26, at about 8.30pm, Jones arrived at Porthmadog railway station and began to shout and act aggressively towards the boy. 

Suddenly, Jones pushed the boy with such force that he was pushed from the platform and onto the railway tracks. 

Jones then left the station and the boy sought help at the neighbouring pub.

Police Constable Robin Lloyd-Williams, from British Transport Police, said: “The potential outcome of this incident is unimaginable. 

“Luckily, the victim came out of this incident physically okay, but it certainly left him very shaken. I would like to thank him for assisting us in our investigation.

“This type of crime is something we always treat very seriously and we will always take action when we can. I would also like to thank the court for their time and the sentence handed down to Jones.”