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Police investigate after mannequin confused for body in Hythe Police investigate after mannequin confused for body in Hythe
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Police said the mannequin, not pictured, was found with a bag over its headPolice said the mannequin, not pictured, was found with a bag over its head
Police have launched an investigation after officers responded to reports of a body being found, only to discover the figure was a mannequin.Police have launched an investigation after officers responded to reports of a body being found, only to discover the figure was a mannequin.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it was called to reports of the body of a man being found on a bridge near New Road in Hythe at about 22:25 BST on Friday.Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it was called to reports of the body of a man being found on a bridge near New Road in Hythe at about 22:25 BST on Friday.
When officers responded, the force said it "became clear" that the body was in fact that of a mannequin. When officers responded, the force said it "became clear" the body was in fact that of a mannequin.
The figure was also with its hands tied up and a bag over its head. The figure was also found with its hands tied up and a bag over its head.
"This caused a lot of distress to members of the public who saw this, due to how life like the mannequin was," a police spokesperson said. "This caused a lot of distress to members of the public who saw this, due to how lifelike the mannequin was," a police spokesperson said.
A total of 14 emergency services personnel "needlessly" responded to the incident, they added. A total of 14 emergency services personnel had "needlessly" responded to the incident, they added.
Anyone with information about who may have staged the incident is urged to contact the force.Anyone with information about who may have staged the incident is urged to contact the force.
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