Hastings council to investigate reports of poison contamination at Alexandra Park

Reports that rat poison had contaminated the park emerged on social media yesterday warning dog owners about parts of Alexandra Park being allegedly ‘contaminated with rat poison’.

Hastings Borough Council has received no reports of contamination at the park but a spokesperson said it would be ‘fully investigating’ reports.

A spokesperson for Hastings Borough Council: “Hastings Borough Council has not been made aware of any issues in Alexandra Park. However, the council will be fully investigating this report. If residents are concerned and spot something outside of office hours they need to report to us, they can call our out of hours line on 01424 451999. This will put them through to a team of co-ordinators who maintain a 24/7 service to deal with a wide range of emergencies or issues that require urgent attention.”

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