Manchester police tweet mysterious handbag poser, leaves Twitter puzzled
'This tweet is sinister, offensive and sexist.'
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The police force in Manchester, UK, has left Twitter users puzzled after posting a picture of a large brown handbag with the caption, "What's she HIDING?"
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Some people accused the force of being sexist and offensive:
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Others mocked the tweet:
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Meanwhile, others used their imagination to guess what might have been hidden in the bag:
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The picture was reportedly part of the police's "girls with guns" campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the issue of women carrying firearms.
Mashable has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment.
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