A mum has warned of the potential dangers at scenic spot after her dog fell and broke its leg.

Sarah Appleby said her four-month-old pet Betty plunged about 10ft over a seawall overlooking Leysdown beach.

The grassy ledge forms part of a car park opposite the pitch and putt course in Shellness Road.

Following several trips to the vet, which resulted in the springer cocker spaniel having its leg pinned and screwed, the 34-year-old has called for warning signs to be placed at the site.

The mum-of-two said: “It wasn’t until I got over the shock of what happened that I began to think, ‘what if’?

“What if my four-year-old son or a toddler had run, tripped and fell off?”

“If I don’t flag it up and later on someone goes over the edge and hurts themselves, I’d be thinking, ‘why didn’t I say something’?

“I’d never taken my dog there before, and I won’t be taking her there again.”

Mrs Appleby, of Whybornes Chase, Minster, said her dog’s injuries incurred a £2,000 vet’s bill as her insurance cover didn’t start until the day after the accident.

She said the Tailwaggers Club Trust, a charity which helps sick and injured animals, had donated £100 towards treatment costs.

Following the ordeal, the dog will remain caged for six weeks to restrict its movements.

“I want to let others know of the dangers they could face if they’re not careful,” Mrs Appleby said.

“It’s a car park, so someone could easily reverse over the edge.

“I would hate this to happen to someone else’s animal, or worst still, a child.”

Mrs Appleby said she knows of another dog walker whose pet toppled over the unmarked bank.

“Thankfully, it only suffered torn ligaments. Nothing was broken,” she said.

Responding to Mrs Appleby’s plea, a Swale council spokesman, said: “We were very sorry to hear of the accident.

“Officers can appreciate the circumstances and comments being made.

“As such, colleagues will further investigate and consider options available to raise awareness and reduce any identified risk.”