BREAKING: Kids aged seven and 10 find 'viable' guns and ammunition hidden on grassland
Two young children found three 'viable' guns which had been hidden in bushes in Heywood it has been confirmed. The shocking discovery was made by the youngsters, aged seven and 10, in the Darnhill area of the town at around 6:30pm yesterday evening .
The firearms have been examined and deemed to be 'viable' GMP said. An investigation to try and trace their owner is now underway. No arrests have yet been made. However, police chiefs have hit out at whoever 'was reckless enough to try and hide them where they could be found by children.' A cordon was in place at the scene on Monday with forensic officers in white suits seen combing the area for clues. Searches have also been carried out in the surrounding area with extra officers out on patrol to help reassure locals
"We have carried out a thorough search of the area and will have extra patrols in the area today and for the next few days. We would urge anyone who knows anything about these firearms to come forward and tell police.
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