Police officer mistakes wading pool of orange goldfish for swimming pool full of baby sharks

He said: ‘Just when you think you have heard it all! Team attended a premises over the weekend, only to discover a 8ft swimming pool in the front room.

‘In the swimming pool (apart from water) were small sharks swimming around and an artificial Christmas tree in the middle! I kid you not!’


In a statement, the Police say they had the chance to review the incident in more detail following recent coverage.


Several types of goldfish/fish commonly kept as pets, were found in a children’s paddling pool fitted with pumps and filters, not a swimming pool, and none were sharks.

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