Residents expressed anger after rat poison in bait boxes was used by the council at a Glasgow park.

Locals noticed the substance having been left at the Rose Garden of Queen's Park in the Southside.

A popular spot in the city for families and dog walkers, one citizen said she is concerned for her pet's health.

She said: "I am appalled that the council would do this without putting up any warning signs or anything.

"I have a young puppy and she is exploring the world a lot right now and putting things in her mouth is a natural part of that.

"Eating rat poison could quite literally be fatal for her and I'm shocked the council would just put it down in the park.

"I am far from the only person who uses the area to walk their dogs and I would not be surprised to hear that this had put someone's pet in hospital, or at least serious danger.

"I know there are a fair number of rats living in the Rose Garden, but to my mind, they're not hurting anyone - while laying poison down in a public place without warning may well."

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The bags were removed earlier this week.

A spokesperson from Glasgow City Council said: "The rat poison was in bait boxes and so only accessible by vermin – children and dogs were absolutely not at risk.

"Pest control measures are absolutely in the best interest of everyone who visits such locations, so this was the appropriate course of action."