Police investigate mystery substance on path after dogs fall ill in Culloden

POLICE are investigating after a number of dogs fell in in the Culloden area and an “unidentified substance” was found on a local path.

Officers have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing after “a small number of dogs” became unwell.

The force said it had been made aware of pets falling ill having been walked in the Culloden Avenue area, known locally as the Gruffalo Walk.

An unidentified substance was recovered from near a path in the area on Wednesday and will be subject to further investigation.

The number of dogs affected “is in single figures”.

Reporting officer Constable Bradley O'Neill said: "I would like to reassure people that we are carrying out thorough enquiries to establish the full circumstances of these reports.

"We do not want to discourage people from walking their dogs in the area but do want to make people aware.

"If you believe your pet may have fallen ill then seek advice from your vet in the first instance.

"If anyone has any information which may be of use to the police investigation then please call 101, quoting reference NN1365/19."

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