Poisoning village squirrels ‘worrying’ – police
Reports of several possible cases of squirrels being poisoned in the area around a North Yorkshire village have been described as “concerning” by police.
According to North Yorkshire Police, six or seven dead squirrels were recently found around Burton Leonard, near Harrogate.
A spokesperson said, “Investigations with veterinarians have not identified any illness or disease that is likely to have been the cause.”
Police warned residents that it is illegal to poison squirrels and any control efforts must be requested through the council or approved pest control.
