Police are investigating after trip wires made out of fishing equipment were found at a beauty spot.

Sussex Police are warning cyclists to be on the lookout for the home-made traps which have been uncovered in a series of incidents in Paradise Woods and Friston Forest near to Eastbourne.

Most recently, a cyclist spotted fishing wire tied between two trees at neck level with the potential to bring a cyclist off their bike.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sussex Police on contact police on 101quoting serial 1416 of 22/06/14.

 

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