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Paul Britton & Matt Gibson

Spike trap 'that could kill a child' found hidden in puddle in England

Dog walkers and families are being warned after a deadly spiked trap was found hidden in a puddle in England. Around a dozen long nails had been welded onto a pipe discovered in a puddle by an unsuspecting dog walker.

The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, found the terrifying device while walking his dog on the site of the former Hartshead Power Station in Tameside, Greater Manchester, used by families and walkers. He told the Manchester Evening News he suspects the trap was intended for off-road bikers who also use the land.

But he fears there could be more of the horrifying objects hidden around the area and is concerned about people getting hurt, adding that the one he found 'could kill a small child'. Families, ramblers and horse riders have been warned to remain vigilant while using the land in case there are others buried beneath the ground.

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