Appeal as fox discovered dead in bin bag with dog lead on neck

The RSPCA has started an investigation after a fox was discovered dead in a bin bag with a dog lead around its neck in Little Hulton.

A railway worker came across the sad scene on an area of wasteland close to Aspinall Crescent at around 10.30am on March 20.

The fox, a female, was discovered dead in a bin bag with a dog lead around its neck, although the cause of death is unknown at this time.

RSPCA inspector Vicki Brooks, who is involved in the investigation, said the circumstances meant the case is to be treated as suspicious.