POLICE are appealing for information following the death of several fish and frogs in a pond in Essex.

POLICE are appealing for information following the death of several fish and frogs in a pond in Essex.

Officers were called by the owner of a house in Stour View Avenue, Mistley, who reported that someone had poured a chemical into his pond, killing the animals.

The damage caused by the attack, which happened between 11pm on Tuesday, June 16, and 9am the next day, is estimated at �500.

A spokesman for Essex police said: “Someone has maliciously entered this man's garden and deliberately poured something toxic into the water. It is callous, criminal and anti-social.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact officers at Mistley police station on 0300 333 4444.