19/05/2021

'Offensive Weapon' Found In West Belfast Park

PSNI have found an "offensive weapon" at Falls Park in west Belfast.

Police said the object could have "seriously hurt" young children if they had found it or fallen on it.

In a statement the PSNI said: "This weapon has been homemade by someone and they seriously need to consider this risk taking behaviour and the effect it can have on themselves and others."

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