Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of two dogs being poisoned in Stevenage.

It has been reported that two dogs at an address in Brimstone Road were deliberately poisoned on, or around, Tuesday 18 May.

PC Ryan McMenemy, who is investigating, said: "Sadly both dogs have died following this incident.

"This is being treated as an isolated incident and enquiries are being carried into the circumstances of it.

"I'm appealing to anyone who has information about this or to anyone who saw anything suspicious around the Brimstone Road area on Tuesday 18 May, or the days leading up to it, to get in touch.

"If you are able to help I can be contacted directly via email at [email protected]"

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report or call the

non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/37223/21.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at

crimestoppers-uk.org.