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21/07/2016
Lethal Traps Laid On Bike Trail In North Belfast
Pictures on social media have revealed potentially lethal traps set on a bike trail in north Belfast.
Fishing line was discovered between trees on a trail on Cavehill and logs were also pulled onto the track.
PSNI Inspector Roy Burnside added: "Whoever was responsible could have caused serious injury or worse to anyone using the track, had this wire not been found by a member of the public, who I commend for his vigilance."
Police have launched an investigation and are are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Pic: Alan McKinstry
(CD/MH)
Fishing line was discovered between trees on a trail on Cavehill and logs were also pulled onto the track.
PSNI Inspector Roy Burnside added: "Whoever was responsible could have caused serious injury or worse to anyone using the track, had this wire not been found by a member of the public, who I commend for his vigilance."
Police have launched an investigation and are are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Pic: Alan McKinstry
(CD/MH)
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