Police are trying to trace the owner of the sword
POLICE are appealing for help to trace the owner of an ornamental sword.
It was found during recent refurbishment work at the Bruce building at Newcastle university hidden behind the back of a cupboard.
A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: “It is not known how long it had been there and both the university and police have tried to identify who the swords belongs to but have been unable to trace the owner.”
The sword has 'Sunderland Volunteer Rifles' on it and the name R. Peacock on the sheath.
Anyone who recognises the sword or who has any information as to who it might belong to is asked to email 2538@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
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