Child finds ‘suspected rifle’ whilst playing near home - PSNI launch investigation
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In a statement the PSNI say the rifle was located “by a member of the public on Sunday evening (April 18th) in the Pitt Park area of East Belfast”.
They added: “The item has been recovered for further examination and an investigation is ongoing.”
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Hide AdEarlier a community post on the ‘Pitt Park’ Facebook page spoke of their concern after “a suspected rifle was found by a child” near a local centre.
The post adds: “Residents recovered the rifle and have immediately notified the PSNI.”
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