A pet owner has issued a warning after finding a tennis ball containing a razor blade in a park.
The owner posted in a Facebook group, Stockport Crime Watch, saying that they found the ball on Friday night at Lyme Park.
Posting the image of the shredded up tennis ball with a blade hidden inside, they wrote: "This ball containing a new razor blade inside was picked up by my dogs in the reeds adjacent to the Knott car park at the far end of Lyme Park at 6.00 pm 24th May.
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"It has been doctored by someone who evidently has malevolent intentions towards dogs. My puppies carried it back to the car and chewed it up. We found this vicious razor blade inside."
They went on: "The pond life responsible may use poison or there may be more doctored balls in the vicinity. The police and the rangers at Lyme Park have been informed and have assigned an incident number IML410822.
"Please let them know of any further developments. Please be vigilant - my dogs just found this old ball set [sic] in the reeds hidden for them to find. I even threw it for them! I can't bear to think of the consequences."
The commenters were rightfully concerned for their pets, with one writing: "This is disgusting. Along with the increase in poisoned meat/bones being reported.
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"What the hell is wrong with people that they would want to harm any dog especially in this disgusting barbaric way!! I really hope those responsible are caught."
Another said: "It's happened elsewhere where I walk my dogs. I know at least 3 that have needed vets treatment including one of mine broken bottles pushed into the mud, baited balls - not heard about any with blades in yet but wouldn't surprise me."
Police are reportedly now investigating the incident, but as it seems unlikely anyone can be caught.
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It's just best to watch your dog and make sure they don't pick anything up when you're out and about, whether you're in Lyme Park or further afield.
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