Police are investigating after a walker discovered the hazards in woodland area in Lampeter, Ceredigion
Police are investigating after nails and piles of broken glass have been left on a public woodland trail.
The hazards were discovered by a walker in Lampeter, Ceredigion , on February 14.
Roderick Bale, 45, of Lampeter , found the items in the Upper Forest and Lodge Wood area where he walks most days.
Mr Bale said: “Over the last couple of weeks I have found broken glass which was removed and there was a nail.”
He claimed: “It’s trying to intimidate and endanger people who are using an open access path which they have the right to use.
“I think it’s disgusting and the person doing it needs to be caught.”
"The worst thing from this would be if people stopped using the woods"
This is not the first time that hazards have been found in Lampeter woodland area by residents.
In June last year, a number of wooden boards with several six inch nails sticking out of them were found in the Upper Forest area.
They were left facing upwards in what appeared to be a bid to injure people walking or running in the area, or to damage the tyres of a cyclist’s bike.
Some were also left hidden by moss so people in the area might not necessarily see them.
Speaking about the most recent incident, Mr Bale said: “For people walking and their dogs it’s even more dangerous. They’re really sharp and in some instances they have been covered over with leaves.
“I have contacted the police and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) who are investigating and I have put warnings up on mountain bike forums asking people to be vigilant in the woods.
“The worst thing from this would be if people stopped using the woods.”
Haydn Ellis, field team supervisor with NRW, said: “We encourage people to walk, rum or ride and get healthy in our forests. It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
“Sabotaging woodlands is incredibly dangerous and puts people at risk.
“We’ve cleared the hazardous items left on the trails in Upper Forest near Lampeter.
“If anyone sees evidence of dangerous behaviour or activity in our forests, please report it to the police on 101 and to us on 03000 653000.”
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed they are investigating the incident.
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