Police officers have launched an investigation after 'thousands' of nails and sharp objects were strewn across a Tynemouth beach.
Early morning swimmers at King Edward's Bay on Sunday were furious to discover that nails, screws, wires and batteries were littered across the sand. Groups of swimmers and members of the public immediately started collecting huge bags full of the sharp objects before alerting the police.
Northumbria Police have now confirmed that "enquiries are ongoing" into the incident, meanwhile North Tyneside Council cleaning teams are stepping up patrols at the beach.
