A weapon that posed a “significant concern” for public security, with pictures allegedly shared throughout social media, has been confiscated from a Hamilton encampment.
In line with police, the handmade weapon was hanging from the department of a tree at an encampment positioned close to King and Predominant Road when police arrived on Wednesday. Police say that the weapon was a butcher knife connected to the tip of a garden mower blade that was roughly 3.5 toes in size.
“Due to its appearance and placement, the weapon posed a significant concern for public safety,” a information launch on the matter states.
“Hamilton Police have safely removed the weapon and extend their gratitude to the community for working in partnership to help keep our city safe. If you see something, say something.”
