People claimed on social media that a body had been found in Wigston’s Memorial Park, but today Leicestershire Police revealed a man was actually locked in the toilet
Online rumours that there was a “dead body” in a public park in Leicestershire turned out to be false, police have said, revealing that the incident they were dealing with was actually a man locked in a toilet.
Last week, speculation spread online that a body had been discovered in Wigston’s Memorial Park. Social media posts alleged a private ambulance had been called to the scene and that police were searching the area.
But in a statement issued today, Leicestershire Police said there was no body in the park – and explained they had been called out for very different reasons. A spokesperson said the force rushed to the park last Saturday (May 24) following concerns for the welfare of a man inside the toilets.
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Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) was also in attendance after being called to the park by officers, Leicestershire Live reports. A spokesperson for the fire service said crews assisted with gaining access to the toilets after arriving at 11.26pm.
Fire crews left the scene after gaining access to the building and the incident was handed over to police. A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police said that no incidents in the area were found regarding deaths. “The man was located safe and well,” she added.
Back in 2010, a jogger missed opening Christmas presents with his family – because he was trapped in a public toilet. A bungling attendant locked the park loos late on December 24 without checking if anyone was inside.
The runner spent the night huddled under a hand dryer, wrapped in a bin liner. He was freed the next afternoon. Southwark Council, which looks after the Dulwich Park toilet, apologised and has offered him compensation. Councillor Linda Manchester said at the time: “This is the first time anyone has been locked in the toilets.”