‘Laughing gas’ found in park sparks warning

Small canisters of nitrous oxide have been found in a play park.

Police said that the discovery of the “laughing gas” had been made in Annan on Thursday.

Officers said mixing the gas with alcohol was “especially dangerous”.

A Police Scotland statement said: “Our message is clear – abusing nitrous oxide is dangerous and the canisters should never be left in a children’s play park.”