Starbeck resident Hayley Wilson said she was “disgusted” to find five discarded needles, believed to be used for drug taking, when walking her dog yesterday morning.
She told the Stray Ferret she found the needles on Prospect Road in Starbeck and returned with rubber gloves to put them in a plastic tub after she took her dog home.
She said:
“I was walking my dog which went near them. I’m a care worker and I’m going to do the right thing. What if a kid had picked them up?”
Ms Wilson said it’s the first time she has found needles in Starbeck but urged people to be vigilant, especially after snow has fallen.
The needles were found in the road.
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Harrogate Borough Council says if someone finds a discarded needle or syringe in a public place, don’t touch it and contact them straight away on 01423 500600, or complete the online reporting form, giving us as much detail as possible about the location.
The council will safely and hygienically dispose of it, using a sharps box and protective clothing.
