NC500 residents have slammed tourists amid claims of an attack on locals that "could have killed someone". Police have now launched a hunt for those involved in the incident which they branded "reckless". 2 The attack was allegedly provoked by locals snapping the tourists tent pitched up on the grass Credit: Getty 2 Ceannabeinne beach is one of the popular stops on the iconic NC500 Cops were alerted by concerned residents after two local motorbike riders were targeted by tourists throwing stones at them as they passed.
The locals were reported to have been riding their motorbikes past the Golden Eagle Zipline car parking area at Ceannabeinne, Durness. It's claimed a disgruntled male camper managed to strike one of the motorcyclist's helmets during the " attack " following a confrontation. Locals have claimed that the lads were targeted when passing by the occupants of a hire van after snapping photos of tents on the grassy area below on May 28.
Read More Travel News TAKE A SEAT Flight attendant warning over the plane seats you should avoid at all costs UP IN THE AIR Airport staff warn 2 hour queues over new scanners could hit summer holidays They wrote: "To be clear, this was local lads that were attacked when passing by occupants of a hire van after one of the lads took photos of the tents down on the grassy area below." Cops yesterday launched a fresh appeal for more information 13 days after the initial incident. Police Scotland said: "We are appealing for witnesses follow.
