A VICAR is outraged at the actions of dog owners dumping bags full of excrement - one on a baby's grave.

Some waste has even been found on the graves of children at St Peter’s C Of E Church in Powick.

Gary Crellin, vicar of Powick, Callow End, Guarlford, Madresfield with Newland, said: “I am the custodian of the yard for all those families that have entrusted their loved ones to God’s care in such a beautiful and special place.

“This is a perennial problem in the churchyard and what I saw earlier this week is the most upsetting.”

Rev Crellin posted on the Powick Village News Facebook group pictures of the waste to highlight the problem that he faces.

Members have responded to the photographs.

Lynne Williams said: “Absolutely disgusting and disrespectful - this person/s shouldn’t be allowed to own a dog - they’re obviously clueless, lazy and clearly have no respect.”

Jenny Roberts said: “Unbelievable - have some people got no respect -very sad.”

Maggie Miles Quinn said: “That is appalling -what is the matter with some people?”

Rev Crellin added: “ I am heartened by the support I am getting from my post but really regret the need to having had to post such upsetting images.

“As a church, we got involved in the great British litter pick earlier in the year- we cleared out the church bins and yard with help from Malvern Hills District Council.

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“We don’t have bins in the yard for dog waste - people were previously using a garden refuse bin which is what the spring clear up cleared out.

“As a church we have a number of modest notices in situ to ask folk to politely keep their dogs under control and tidy up etc.

“I am saddened that it has little affect.”

Amanda Smith, community services manager at Malvern Hills District Council, said: “Not disposing of dog waste appropriately is irresponsible behaviour and it is not only an eyesore but it is also dangerous to health.

“We enforce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dog fouling which, if breached, may incur a fixed penalty notice of £100 or result in the individual responsible being taken to court. “We are currently working with partners, parish councils and members of the public to identify hotspots and increase patrols around these areas.”