Police are alerting west-end parents to the discovery of used syringe needles in a parkette near Dundas West and Roncesvalles Ave Wednesday. The needles were picked by children from a nearby elementary school and at least one was apparently poked. All the children were treated at hospital as a precaution. Parents are reminded to have a conversation with children about the potential health and safety hazards of discarded syringes. Children should be advised to not touch syringes and to notify an adult immediately. Adults should then exercise caution if they decide to remove the syringe and call 311 to request a pick-up.
