Laughing gas found behind church

Bags containing nitrous oxide canisters were found behind St Pias Church on Stamford Road recently.

Following a disturbance at approximately 12:30am on July 20th four youths made off leaving three bags, two of which contained nitrous oxide canisters, a cream dispenser and balloons which are used to inhale the gas, commonly known as laughing gas.

Sgt Andy Miller of Wilmslow NPU said "We have received numerous reports recently from local residents who have been finding these canisters discarded in parks, playgrounds, behind shops and after youths parties. There appears to be a worrying trend for children and young adults to be buying these canisters and inhaling the gas as a new 'legal high'.

"Sadly though this gas is not as harmless as it sounds and you only have to Google the effects to see that it has caused death to those who use it as a recreational drug. I would strongly advise against inhaling this gas and warn those persons who sell or supply it to others could well be committing a criminal offence."

Sgt Miller added "I would ask anyone with information about these items shown in the photos to contact the police on 101."

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Nitrous Oxide
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Stuart Redgard
Tuesday 5th August 2014 at 10:44 pm
Members of Wilmslow Clean Team have also recently found large quantities of empty canisters on the Prestbury Link Road.