Police have launched an investigation after two dogs were poisoned 'with anti-freeze' and subsequently died in Brightlingsea.
The two Chihuahua dogs, which belonged to a woman living in Southways, were taken ill after being outside in her garden on February 12.
One of the dogs died at home while the other died later at the vets.
It is believed they were poisoned with a mercury-based product, possibly anti-freeze.
The woman's third dog, a Shih Tzu, was also taken ill but is recovering.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact PC Thomas Raes at Clacton police station on 101.
