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Metro
16-05-2025
- Metro
Decapitated dog found dumped in shallow ditch
A dog is thought to have been 'deliberately decapitated' before being dumped in a shallow ditch in East Yorkshire. The animal, a brown terrier or Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog, was found last Saturday by a walker in a rural area near Broomfleet at the junction of Common Road and Wallingfen Lane. Its decomposing remains were wrapped in a black plastic bag and left in shallow water. The RSPCA says the dog's head 'appeared to have been cleanly cut off and skin around the shoulder area was also missing, possibly in an attempt to remove the microchip'. The dog is described as medium in size with a long tail and had a small white patch of fur on his chest. It has not been possible to establish a cause of death. RSPCA inspector Natalie Hill said: 'It must have been so upsetting to find a dog's body in these distressing circumstances and we're very grateful to the member of the public for reporting the incident. More Trending 'We think the head had been deliberately removed because of the clean nature of the cut and the fact the body was inside a bag meant it would have been less likely to have been predated by other wildlife. 'The missing skin around the shoulder area could indicate that an attempt had also been made by someone to deliberately remove the microchip. 'There were no obvious signs of other injuries but we're extremely concerned about how and why this poor dog was found like this and we'd appeal to anyone who has first-hand information about this incident to get in touch.' Humberside Police has been contacted for comment. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Virus carried to UK by mosquitoes 'has killed up to 40% of local blackbirds' MORE: Person dies suddenly inside PureGym after 'medical incident' MORE: Boy, 15, dies in hospital after falling unwell at school
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Decapitated dog found dumped in ditch
A decapitated dog has been found dumped in a ditch in East Yorkshire, the RSPCA said. A member of the public found the decomposing remains, wrapped in a bin bag, on 10 May near Broomfleet, at the junction of Common Road and Wallingfen Lane. The charity said it appeared the brown Staffordshire bull terrier type dog had been deliberately decapitated. RSPCA Inspector Natalie Hill said it looked like an attempt had been made to cut out the dog's microchip. The BBC has seen images of the carcass but they are too graphic to publish. Insp Hill added it has not been possible to establish how the dog died. "It must have been so upsetting to find a dog's body in these distressing circumstances and we're very grateful to the member of the public for reporting the incident," she said. "There were no obvious signs of other injuries but we're extremely concerned about how and why this poor dog was found like this. "We'd appeal to anyone who has first-hand information about this incident to get in touch." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Spaniels rescued in 'worst case seen in years' Pet neglect rises 26% in East Yorkshire RSPCA
BBC News
16-05-2025
- BBC News
Decapitated dog found dumped in East Yorkshire ditch
A decapitated dog has been found dumped in a ditch in East Yorkshire, the RSPCA said.A member of the public found the decomposing remains, wrapped in a bin bag, on 10 May near Broomfleet, at the junction of Common Road and Wallingfen charity said it appeared the brown Staffordshire bull terrier type dog had been deliberately Inspector Natalie Hill said it looked like an attempt had been made to cut out the dog's microchip. The BBC has seen images of the carcass but they are too graphic to publish. Insp Hill added it has not been possible to establish how the dog died."It must have been so upsetting to find a dog's body in these distressing circumstances and we're very grateful to the member of the public for reporting the incident," she said."There were no obvious signs of other injuries but we're extremely concerned about how and why this poor dog was found like this."We'd appeal to anyone who has first-hand information about this incident to get in touch."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
