Warning to avoid Leighton Buzzard park after poison hemlock found

People are being warned to avoid Adams Bottom Park in Leighton Buzzard after poison hemlock was found.

Leighton-Linslade town council says the plant has been found at the park, off Heath Road, in the swale area near the bridge leading to the play area.

The patch of poison hemlock. (Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council)placeholder image
The patch of poison hemlock. (Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council)

They have advised people to keep children and dogs away from this part of the park until it is dealt with.

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