A resident of Gliwice reported to the police with information about a dangerous incident. It could have ended tragically for a teenager who was collecting candy in the neighborhood on Halloween. The candy contained a piece of a metal object with sharp edges, which indicates someone's intentional action – informs the Silesian police. It appeals to parents and guardians of children to carefully examine the sweets and report similar incidents.
According to the Silesian police in a press release, a resident of Gliwice reported to the police on Saturday afternoon, “informing about a dangerous incident that could have ended tragically for the 12-year-old girl.”
“On October 31, the girl and her friend went on a Halloween candy collection in the neighborhood. The residents eagerly threw sweets into their nets. After returning home, one of the girls reached for candy. Only because her brother noticed a metal element sticking out of the candy, the child a tragedy was avoided,” he describes.
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It turned out that “the candy contained a piece of a metal object with sharp edges, which indicates someone's intentional action.”
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Due to this situation the police appealed to guardians and parents of children who participated in collecting sweets as part of the Halloween game to pay special attention to them.
“Check the candies carefully before consuming them. If you notice anything suspicious, immediately contact the Gliwice police – phone 47 85 922 00 or call the emergency number 112 – we read in the announcement.
The Silesian police appeals “to report any similar cases.” “Every information is extremely important for the proceedings. Let's take care of the safety of our children,” he emphasizes.