Checks Carried Out After Needles Concern

Harborough Council say thorough checks have been made of the sandpits in Welland Park, following a post on social media saying needles were found this morning.

The Council says one syringe was found behind a storage area in another area of the park this morning, during routine checks by contractors, although it was not informed about any been discovered in and around the sandpits.

A spokesman told Hfm none were found when the sand was checked, after concerns had been raised with them.

The Council is urging anyone who finds needles in a public place not to touch them and to report it to the them immediately.