20/04/2021

Investigation Launches After Video Shows Child Finding Gun

An investigation has launched after a video revealed a child finding a gun in east Belfast.

The footage, which was posted on Twitter, shows a young boy with what is believed to be an air rife which was discovered in the Pitt Park area on Sunday, 18 April.

The air rifle has since been recovered for further examination.


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