Staffordshire Police have issued a serious warning following an incident at Cannock Park this past Saturday (14th Feb).
Armed officers were deployed to Stafford Road after reports of a man with a handgun. It turned out to be a BB gun, but the situation was treated as a real threat until officers could confirm it. A 14-year-old boy was also detained in the same area for carrying a Desert Eagle replica toy.
The Message from Chief Inspector Lee Walker is clear: “While you know it’s a toy, the public and the police don’t.”
Why this matters:
- Dangerous Situations: Carrying these in public can lead to a face-to-face encounter with armed police.
- Wasted Resources: These calls pull emergency teams away from other incidents.
- Public Fear: It causes unnecessary panic in our parks and schools.
Parents, please talk to your kids. A toy gun looks like a real threat from a distance. Let’s keep Cannock Park a safe place for everyone.
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