Police have issued a stern warning after Richmond Park turned into a "rubbish tip" amid the warm weather.

Royal Parks Police officers took a photo of litter in the park this morning - reminding park go-ers that a bin was no more than thirty feet away.

They also reminded sun-revellers that discarded litter can kill wildlife.

The force department has said it will not tolerate littering and offenders will be prosecuted.

Royal Parks Police tweeted: "A period of good weather at #RichmondPark is not an excuse to turn the park into a rubbish tip.

"In this photo taken this morning, a bin is no more than thirty feet away.

"Discarded litter can kill wildlife @MPSRoyal_Parks will not tolerate littering and offenders will be prosecuted."