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Thames Valley Police issue warning over fake Halloween weapons
Overview
Thames Valley Police deployed armed officers to Bicester Road in Aylesbury after receiving reports of a woman carrying a weapon, which was later discovered to be a plastic Halloween prop. The police located the woman at Friars Square Shopping Centre and subsequently issued a public warning urging people to be careful when carrying realistic Halloween accessories in public spaces.
Key points
- Armed police were called to Bicester Road in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, following reports of a weapon.
- The weapon was found to be a plastic Halloween prop carried by a woman at Friars Square Shopping Centre.
- Thames Valley Police urged the public to be mindful when carrying items that imitate weapons in the lead-up to Halloween.
- Social media commenters reported seeing the woman walking in the middle of roads in front of vehicles prior to police arrival.