Chicken meat with pins in left in Huddersfield dog walking site Published duration 22 March 2016

image copyright Liz O'Neill image caption Dog owner Liz O'Neill found several pieces of meat with safety pins attached

Dog walkers are being warned to be vigilant after pieces of raw chicken with safety pins attached were left on a playing field in Huddersfield.

Liz O'Neill came across the meat at Crosland Moor and posted the pictures on Facebook to warn others after her dog ate some.

She described those responsible for leaving the meat as "sick".

Previously, drawing pins were found scattered on the same field, which is used by a local dog agility club.

image copyright Liz O'Neill image caption Four-year-old Marley ate some of the meat

Ms O'Neill said she became concerned after her four-year-old dog Marley ate some of the meat left near a hut on the Dryclough recreation ground.

"It was fresh raw meat, no smell. Nothing on it," she said.

She said the experience had left her feeling frightened, but thankful Marley seemed to be fine.

During a previous incident, dozens of drawing pins were scattered on the field.

Police said they had received several reports in recent months of poisoned, or tampered with, meat left in popular dog walking areas.

Last month, bran flakes thought to have been laced with rat poison were eaten by a dog near Guiseley Football Club.

Sausages laced with nails were also reported at Dovestone Reservoir , Oldham.

West Yorkshire Police urged people to remove food out of harm's way and advised anyone affected to take their pet to a vet.

The force said it has increased patrols in the area.

image caption Last month, a dog required treatment after eating bran flakes thought to be laced with rat poison

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