Hedgehogs found dead in carrier bag, says RSPCA

The RSPCA said the hedgehogs were found in a bag along a footpath

An animal charity is appealing for information after three hedgehogs were found dead inside a carrier bag in what it called "suspicious circumstances".

According to the RSPCA, three adult hedgehogs were found by a member of the public on Thursday in Corby.

After the animals were examined by a vet, one male hedgehog had a puncture wound to their head, while another male had an injury to their mouth.

RSPCA animal rescue officer Rebecca Frost said: "The circumstances in which these hedgehogs were found is suspicious - all three had blood around their mouth and face area - but otherwise appeared to be in good health prior to their death."

The animals were discovered on a footpath behind housing on Coldermeadow Avenue.

The finder reported the incident to the RSPCA and the hedgehogs were taken to a vet for examination.

Ms Frost added: "We are concerned as to how these hedgehogs came to die and we are appealing for anyone who may have any information which can help our investigation to contact the RSPCA."