Burgh Castle Warning

[SwanR]

Just picked this up on our Facebook group and thought it worth a warning here as of public interest. Posted by Norfolk Archaeological Trust. 

“URGENT WARNING: It has been brought to our attention that there are unconfirmed reports of dogs being poisoned at Burgh Castle Fort – slug pellets in a mince ball. 

We have no further details at present but advise all dog walkers to be extra vigilant at Burgh Castle Fort.  Norfolk Constabulary are involved with the investigation and the Parish Council are aware.  Please report to us and the police any suspicious activity or if you find anything of concern, thank you.”

[Smoggy]

Big thanks for passing that on, likely to be around there in a couple of days and the mutt is a right scavenger.

[OldBerkshireBoy]

Dont know if true or not but local webpage reports of a white powder being left where people walk their dogs causing burns.

[YnysMon]

Do we know where the white powder is being left or has it happened in various places?

[OldBerkshireBoy]

6 minutes ago, YnysMon said:

Do we know where the white powder is being left or has it happened in various places?

I only heard of it around the Brundall/ Blofield areas

[Lulu]

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/poison-warning-burgh-castle-8272562

[ChrisB]

Re: White Powder.

Lime as applied to grass and fields to raise ph can be harmful to dogs before it is absorbed into the ground.

Hydrated lime is also spread to kill off parasites on grazing.

[Guest Trembler]

I was out walking the dog yesterday and passed through Burgh Castle. I'm now glad I stopped off at The Fisherman's Inn and went no further before turning around after reading this