'Nasty' trap found in Aylesbury stream prompts warning

The trap, consisting of dozens of nails sticking out of a piece of vinyl, had been placed in the bed of a brook in Hawkslade, near Aylesbury.

The 'nasty' trap was found by a young boy playing in the shallow water

A quick-thinking Aylesbury grandmother removed the trap from the stream after her grandson, who fortunately was wearing wellington boots, found it while he was wading in the water.

The grandmother reported the incident to the council, which praised her on social media, as well as warning other waders to watch out for other "nasty" snares that could be hidden nearby.

Dozens of nails had been used

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In a post on social media, Bucks council said: "Many thanks to the Aylesbury resident who removed his nasty trap from the bed of the brook at Hawkslade area,  where her grandson found it (while playing in the stream in his wellies).

The trap was located in a shallow brook in Hawkslade, near Aylesbury

"Please be careful allowing dogs and children in the water."

The council managed to successfully remove the nails from the vinyl, stating that the materials were now ready for use in a less harmful project.

The council has since 'disarmed' the trap

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