An investigation is underway after two dogs were poisoned at Mote Park in Maidstone.

Both pets are thought to eaten a poisonous substance as they walked with their owner near Maidstone Leisure Centre earlier this week.

Maidstone Borough Council has launched an investigation into the incident, and believe the pets were not targeted deliberately.

It is thought the incident happened on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for Maidstone Borough Council said: “We have been contacted regarding an incident of poison being found in Mote Park that affected two dogs.

"It is understood that the suspected poisonous substance, which the dogs ingested, was found between Maidstone Leisure Centre and the car park, along the temporary path. We are currently investigating the matter and the manager of Mote Park is in contact with the owner of both dogs, who we understand are recovering well.

“We would like to reassure all visitors to the park that we treat reports of this nature very seriously. It is important to point out that we do not believe that dogs are being targeted, however, we will take any steps thought necessary to keep everyone safe, happy and well.”