Victoria police are warning the public to be careful after a used, uncapped needle was found tied to a railing in Beacon Hill Park. Officers found the hypodermic needle tied to the handrail of a staircase near a heavily used path shortly before 5 p.m. PT Sunday. The needle was located in the west side of the park, near Douglas and Toronto Streets. "Victoria police has deployed extra officers to Beacon Hill Park and the Burnside Gorge neighbourhood to increase police visibility and engagement in those areas," a statement from police said. To report what you know anonymously, call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Source: CBC News August 03, 2020 17:37 UTC