Rural Crime Team launched an investigation into the death of a badger, found nailed to a tree in Denbigh.

The Rural Crime Team has launched an investigation into the death of a badger, found nailed to a tree in Denbigh.

The animal, protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, was discovered in the Nant Glyn area of Denbigh by a member of the public walking in the area yesterday morning (August 18th).

It was found hanging around 10ft high from a tree, to which it had been nailed to by its feet.

PC Richard Smith of the Rural Crime Team said: “We can’t yet confirm what the cause of death of this animal was, but we have submitted the body for a post-mortem.

“Incredibly, badger persecution is still practiced in North Wales and we will continue to work with partners in tackling abhorrent incidents such as these.”