“The metal wire was placed intentionally across the path and represented a significant danger to walkers, cyclists, dogs, horses and their riders.”
An investigation is under way after metal wire was found tied across a path on a woodland trail near Oban, weeks after metal spikes were found in the same area. Police said the wire represented a “significant danger” to users of the trail, which runs through Glencruitten Woods, and it had the potential to cause “serious injury”.
The wire was reported to police on Saturday while the metal spikes were found in the same area on April 2. Inspector Kirsty Moore said: “One line of inquiry is that these two incidents are linked and patrols are being carried out in the area.
“The metal wire was placed intentionally across the path and represented a significant danger to walkers, cyclists, dogs, horses and their riders. This kind of behaviour is not acceptable. If not seen, it could have caused serious injury.
“We are urging the public using the area to be vigilant and report any similar incidents to us. You can speak to our officers on patrol, contact us on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Anyone with information is asked to quote incident number 1000 of Saturday April 25.
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