Officers say they are 'sickened' by a gang trapping and torturing foxes in east London.
Police are hunting a gang of men who have been trapping and torturing foxes in east London.
Detectives were alerted to a screaming sound, which they initially believed to be from a human, in Newham in the early hours of Monday.Wildlife crime officer Det Con James Mahoney said it happened in woodland near Kestrel Avenue and Linton Gardens.The four men are described by police as black and aged about 18 to 20 years old.Warning that the gang may be committing offences wider afield, Det Con Mahoney urged the public to be vigilant.
"I am truly shocked and sickened by these appalling, cruel incidents," he said. "I would appeal to anyone with information to come forward so we can catch those responsible and prevent any more foxes from being hurt. "If you live in the area, please check any doorbell, dash cam or CCTV footage in case you've captured these heinous crimes or a group of males matching the description loitering around."Follow BBC London on
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