Poisoned meat 'targeting dogs' found in TWO London parks - police issue warning after animals found dead

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Officers believe the poison was used to deliberately target animals - either dogs or foxes.Dog owners have now been urged to remain vigilant and prevent their pets scavenging for meat.Police have also warned the public that dogs should be kept on leads at all times in Brompton Cemetery.Kris Sikora, a professional dog-walker, told the BBC he had seen similar incidents in the past.He said: Before, we've had toys that have been left around that have been poisoned.The worst one that really shocked me was razor blades being left in tennis balls.He added that dogs should be taken to the vets if they eat something unknown, warning pet owners to stay as vigilant as possible.Another dog-walker in London said she was disgusted at the news.ANIMALS - READ MORE:US lawmaker plans 'Protecting Puppies from Sharia' Bill after sparking furious Islam rowGreen Party would force Britons to hold licence to keep dogs as petsGlobal campaign launched to boycott World Cup in Morocco over 'dog massacre' with millions killedI can't even imagine why anyone would do that, she said.Another dog walker said the news was absolutely horrendous and was unsure if someone had done it for a spiteful reason.She said: It will stop people coming to the park with their dogs.There have been reports of similar incidents in Birmingham parks.Two dog-walkers warned on social media of several incidents of rat poison being placed down in the Second City's Victoria Common Park.One person said on April 2 that a dog had consumed poison in the pitch area of the park and was receiving critical care.Last month there was a similar incident on the Isle of Wight, with several dogs becoming ill after visiting Parkhurst Forest.Dog-walkers were warned to keep pets under close supervision and remain cautious while walking through the large woodland.And in Gloucestershire in 2024, several dogs were admitted to hospital, with one dying, after eating a toxin. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter