Police were called to a street near a recreation ground in Faversham today after dog walkers found slices of bread dusted with a suspect white powder left on the ground.

Officers removed the bread which it is thought may have been left for wildlife, probably seagulls.

Among residents who found the bread in Priory Close in Davington was Florence Deadman from nearby Reedland Crescent who was out walking her dog.

"Bread slices were scattered about and dusted with a white powder which looked very suspicious and a little alarming," she said.

"They may have been put out to target seagulls but obviously if it was poison that is very worrying because a dog could eat it and children often play nearby.

"I obviously didn't want to pick them up because but called the council and police."

The photographs were taken by another dog walker, Pam Jordinson who was also concerned by the sight of the bread.

"There are lots of children playing around here so it could be quite dangerous if it is a poison of some sort," she said. It certainly looked like it had been done deliberately."

Police spokesman Vicki Foster said: "Police were called at 9.23am today after residents reported concerns around some food which had been left for local wildlife on a recreation ground near Priory Row, Faversham. Officers attended and the food was removed."

It is not known whether the powder will be tested.

RSPCA spokesman Lucy Cooper said: "Deliberately poisoning a wild animal, including gulls, is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

"The RSPCA is always very concerned to hear about poisoning in animals, and would urge anyone with any information to contact us on 0300 1234 999."