Police Seize Nearly 100 Dangerous Pyramid Rings Ahead of Appleby Horse Fair
Almost 100 ‘pyramid’ rings seized on way to Appleby Horse Fair as warning issued
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Cumbria Police confiscated 99 pyramid rings during a raid ahead of the Appleby Horse Fair, warning they could cause significant injury. The operation is part of broader efforts to ensure safety at the event, which runs from June 4 to 10, 2023.
- 0199 pyramid rings were seized by Cumbria Police during a raid on June 5, 2023.
- 02The rings are made of gold and have been associated with causing significant injuries.
- 03The Appleby Horse Fair is taking place from June 4 to 10, 2023, in Appleby, Westmorland and Furness.
- 04Police also confiscated counterfeit goods and air weapons on the fair's opening day.
- 05Authorities are actively monitoring the event to prevent dangerous items from being sold.
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Cumbria Police seized 99 pyramid rings during a raid on June 5, 2023, as part of safety measures ahead of the Appleby Horse Fair in Appleby, Westmorland and Furness, which runs from June 4 to 10. The rings, featuring a gold band with a pyramid, were confiscated due to their potential to cause significant injury, as highlighted by Dan St Quintin, the Gold Commander for the fair. This operation is part of a proactive approach to ensure safety for all attendees. Earlier, on the fair's opening day, police confiscated counterfeit goods and air weapons in a joint operation with Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards. Det Supt St Quintin emphasized that anyone attempting to bring dangerous items, such as knives or imitation firearms, would face immediate ejection from the event. Catherine Hornby, Trading Standards manager, expressed satisfaction with the operation, noting it prevented unsafe items from reaching the market fields at the fair. The police and trading standards are committed to maintaining a safe environment throughout the event.
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The seizure of the rings and other dangerous items aims to enhance safety at the Appleby Horse Fair, protecting attendees and the local community.
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