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A cyclist has spoken of his shock and amazement at witnessing two people standing on top of an iconic bridge at the weekend.

Damien Doyle was cycling close to the A6 Toome Bypass on Sunday, July 31 when he discovered two people standing on the bridge, seemingly without a care in the world.

Speaking to Belfast Live, Damien said he had to stop and check a couple of times to ensure his eyes weren't deceiving him.

He added: "It was about 10.30am on Sunday morning and I had spotted them from a good distance back.

"As I got closer I realised that it was exactly what I thought it was. Two fellas standing each on one side of the curved bridge.

"I cycled on for a bit and then stopped close to the roundabout and took the pictures looking back at them. I couldn't believe it.

"I watched and one of them stood up, lifted his camera and took a photo of the other, and then the other lad did the same.

(Image: Damien Doyle)

"It was so windy they had to sit down after they had finished, then I saw them shuffle about trying to get down. It's incredibly dangerous. I've no idea what they were thinking."

The 1,600 tonne, 98-metre bow string arch was built as part of the £19million Toome Bypass contract.

(Image: Damien Doyle)

The 43-year-old from Ballymaguigan added something needs to be done to ensure this can't happen again.

He said: "I live on the Lough Shore and even on the best of days around that area, the wind is very strong. It's so dangerous to see what they were doing, taking their lives in their hands..

"The problem now is some people will probably try and copy them; they really need to put a barrier or something to ensure people can't climb on top of it like that."