Security Robot Issues Police Warnings to Walkers in Bury Near Housing Development Site

A three-foot tall security robot with a Northern Irish accent has been startling walkers near a public footpath in Walshaw, Bury, Greater Manchester, by issuing loud warnings such as "Warning - your presence has been detected – police have been informed." The robot, identified as an Armadillo VideoGuard 360 or '360 video Dalek,' is stationed near a drilling compound on land recently reallocated from green belt status for a major housing development involving 1,250 homes. The drilling company responsible for soil sampling admitted that sensor errors caused the robot to activate outside the compound, affecting passersby who did not trespass or interfere with security fences. The warnings have amused locals, with some likening the voice to DCI Ted Hastings from the BBC drama "Line Of Duty," while others humorously suggested softer warnings. Despite the false alarms, the company has promised to fix the motion sensor issues promptly. This incident has sparked community attention on social media, highlighting tensions around the land's development and public access.