ONLY two people have been fined for not picking up their dog mess in Slough in the last five years, figures reveal.

A freedom of information request, seen by the Slough Observer, shows no fines were handed out between 2019 and 2020.

The statistcs show only two fines were issued by Slough Borough Council in 2018 and 2021.

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The figures, compiled by Kennelstore, were put together via a Freedom of Information request to every local council in the country, revealing that Slough is among the least-vigilant when it comes to spotting people who have left their dog's foul in the street.

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council issued the the highest number of fines (445) making it the worst area for dog poo in the UK.

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Neil Hutchinson from Kennel Store said: “Dog fouling is illegal in the UK and the law states that being unaware a dog has fouled or not having a suitable bag is not a reasonable excuse, and could result in dog walkers being penalised. Not only this, but it is extremely dangerous as contact with dog excrement can cause toxocariasis – a nasty infection that can lead to dizziness, nausea, asthma and even blindness or seizures.”

“When investigating fine procedures in each district council, we discovered some councils do not implement fines, and alternatively they offer education as to why not picking up dog excrement is dangerous and the importance of keeping our streets clean.”