Gloucester dog walker targeting homes with mess

A dog owner is deliberately targeting homes in Barton with his pet's mess, it was claimed last night.

Residents in All Saints Road say they are sick and tired of seeing dog mess in front of their houses.

Gloucester City Councillor Usman Bhaimia (Lib Dem, Barton and Tredworth) said he was sure it was one dog owner deliberately targeting the area.

He said: "There is one dog walker and he is deliberately making his dog mess outside these people's homes.

"Residents have been calling me up, and it keeps happening in the same place. It's very disgusting."

Mohamad and Maryam Tilly said they were constantly faced with dog mess on the path by their home.

Maryam, of All Saints Road, said: "There is lots of dog mess on the footpaths and on the road.

"It happens first thing in the morning or overnight so you can't be around to stop them. You have to clean it up yourself.

"I am not sure if it is one person or more than one but they should clear up after their own animals."

Gloucester city councillor Steve Morgan (Con, Grange), cabinet member for the environment, said the issue of dog fouling was taken very seriously.

He said: "Obviously, if this is true, it's disgusting activity.

"Given the opportunity, we will ask our enforcement officers to investigate the incident and catch those responsible so we can prosecute them. I would urge those affected to come forward."

Mr Morgan added anyone with issues about dog fouling should contact the council in person at the North Warehouse or by calling 01452 396396.