Poisonous plants have been found at a park in Peterborough.

Following the discovery of hemlock, access to areas of Thorpe Meadows will be "restricted", say the city council. 

This will include the installation of fencing around the plants which are located in fields popular with dog walkers.

A spokesperson for Peterborough City Council said: “We can confirm that poisonous hemlock plants have recently been identified on land at Thorpe Meadows in Peterborough. 

“We are currently working to restrict access to areas of Thorpe Meadows where a high density of the plants have been identified in fields popular with dog walkers.

“This will see fencing installed around the plants until flailing and herbicide treatment has been carried out.  

“As bird nesting season is currently in progress, treatment is not expected to start until September.

“Signage will also be installed to make visitors aware of the plants and relevant safety advice. 

“Updates will be announced in due course, but in the meantime we would advise people to visit www.peterborough.gov.uk, where information about Hemlock and safety advice can be found.”