Police warning over dog poisoning incidents around Bramley and Calverley

Police are warning dog owners to keep their pets on leads in two patches of west Leeds woodland due to suspected poisoning incidents.

A number of possible incidents involving both dogs and foxes have been reported over the past few weeks, officers from West Yorkshire Police's Wildlife Team said.

The incidents have been focused on the Bramley Fall Woods and Calverley Woods areas.

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Thankfully, the dogs have recovered, but officers are advising people to keep their dogs on leads.

Calverley Woods.Calverley Woods.
Calverley Woods.

The Wildlife Team posted on social media: "Over the last few weeks we have become aware of a number of possible poisoning incidents in the Bramley Fall Woods/ Calverley Woods area.

"There is a suggestion that a number of foxes and dogs have been poisoned.

"Fortunately the dogs have recovered.

"Please keep your dogs on the lead in the area and if you see anything suspicious please call.

"If anyone has any information about who may be doing this please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111."