POLICE have warned people not to leave dogs in their cars after receiving four calls already today about people doing just that.

As temperatures are expected to soar to 35C on the hottest day of the year so far, police have already received calls from concerned members of the public about people leaving their dogs in the car.

South Worcestershire's local policing area team said: "It's the hottest day so far this year.

"We have had four calls alone this morning about dogs left in hot cars."

Supt Kevin Purcell, South Worcestershire's police commander, said via Twitter: "Basic stuff! Love your dog? Don't cook it!"