Suspected dog poisonings investigated in Ipswich
Dogwalkers are being reminded to stay vigilant
Dogwalkers in Ipswich are being reminded to stay vigilant - after a number of suspected dog poisonings in the town.
The council says it's looking into the reports - along with the police - and has increased patrols to keep an eye out for suspicious activity.
It's also in contact with local vets in the area, who have been asked to report the details of any incidents or concerns for immediate investigation.
If you think your dog's been poisoned, you're being told to speak to a vet, and report the incident to police and the council.
Hannah Leys, Assistant Director of Operations at Ipswich Borough Council says: “We are very sorry to hear of these incidents in Ipswich and we want to reassure the public that the Council is taking these reports very seriously.
“We want our parks and open spaces to be enjoyed safely by everybody and we can assure residents that the Council along with other agencies are investigating these incidents of suspected poisoning.
“We share the concerns of dog owners and our parks team have been carrying out extra patrols and extending their checks to safeguard all our park visitors. They are also working with other teams within the Council and external agencies to monitor anything which may provide further information.