Police warning to dog owners over 'poisoned' tennis balls in Edinburgh

Police have issued a warning to dog walkers after reports on social media of tennis balls containing a substance harmful to animals being left on Hermitage of Braid and Braids Hill in Edinburgh
By Angus Howarth
Published 18th Dec 2020, 23:05 BST
Reports have been circulating on social mediaReports have been circulating on social media
Reports have been circulating on social media

It has been claimed a number of dogs have become unwell after coming into contact with the balls, and police are now investigating the reports.

Officers say they have not received any formal reports, but are appealing for information.

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Sergeant Grant Robertson from Howdenhall Police Station said: “while we have not received any formal complaints in relation to this, we would urge anyone walking their dogs in this area to be on their guard and try to avoid tennis balls, or any other similar items left lying on the ground.

“We would also ask anyone who believes their dog to have been affected to contact Police Scotland through 101 to report the matter. If anyone has any specific information, we ask they email the local community policing team at [email protected], or alternatively contact us via 101 as we would like to hear from you.”