LOCAL police have warned walkers and cyclists to be vigilant after a cyclist rode into barbed wire tied between two trees on Ministry Of Defence (MOD) land.
The young man was riding near Coulston Hollow near Westbury on Thursday 13th July when he hit barbed wire that was strung up between two trees. The local police say that he did not sustain any serious injuries.
The area is MOD land and the police say that while the military make an effort to clear up following their training exercises some ordnance can be missed. These areas, say the police, are inherently dangerous and any bike ramps located in these areas will be removed by the MOD.
Westbury Police say, “The Ministry of Defence are aware of this incident and we would like to remind the public that this area is Ministry of Defence Land and is actively used. This location has now been checked by officers and no other similar entanglements were located.
“There are many tracks in this area so we are asking that riders and walkers alike to please be vigilant. If you are out walking or riding please stick to the byways and marked public rights of way.”
If you have any information regarding the incident please contact Wiltshire Police on 101 quoting reference 54230073262
