Juggling act sparks police knife call in park

police car sign etienne godiard OWD1xQ8eJko unsplashPolice were called to Riverside Park at around 5.35pm on Tuesday (June 18) following a report of a man seen with what was described as two knives.

 

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Officers attended and spoke to people a the scene.

After enquiries, they established that the man had in fact been practising his juggling skills.

A police spokesperson said: “The call was made to police in good faith, however, we are satisfied there was no risk to the public.”

It’s understood a number of officers attended, some wearing protective equipment.

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