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Police issue warning to dog owners over Melksham ‘toxic substance’ poisoning

byDaniel Jae Webb
6 December 2019 • 9.20am
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Dog owners are being warned about a toxic substance affecting animals near Melksham.

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Wiltshire Police confirmed that least two dogs picked up the potentially life-threatening substance whilst being walked in fields in the village of Atworth.

Officers are understood to be investigating the source of the poisoning.

A police spokesperson said: “I would therefore advise that dog owners keep their dog on the lead and on the public footpaths until the source of the toxin is identified and dealt with.”


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