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Unusual request for Wolverhampton police officers who were asked to help someone OUT of handcuffs

Police in Wolverhampton were faced with an unusual request when they were asked to help someone OUT of handcuffs.

By Emma Walker
Published Mar 28, 2023
Last updated Mar 28, 2023

Officers covering Heath Town & East Park were approached by someone on the street who had become locked in some handcuffs.

Firefighters were called to remove the handcuffs, police said.

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