THE Sheriff of Nottingham is urging people not to feed geese and other wildlife on the Victoria Embankment.

A series of new signs are being put up in the area and, on Monday, the sheriff, Coun Leon Unczur, will be putting the final notices in place.

Feeding bread and other human food to geese, ducks, pigeons and other wildlife is harmful for them as it is not their natural diet.

Eating unsuitable food also lowers immunity to disease and causes the animals to suffer digestive problems.

Coun Unczur said: "Nottingham is my city and I will be after anyone who feeds these birds and causes a nuisance for people visiting.

"It's my role to serve the people of Nottingham and I will make sure they have a clean, safe environment to enjoy over the summer months."

He will put up the signs at 2pm on Monday along with local residents.

Anyone found to be feeding the wildlife could receive a £75 fine for littering.