A cat was found dead with an electrical cord around its neck next to fly-tipped rubbish.

The cat was brought to Castle Veterinary Clinic after being found dead by a member of the public near Martinstown.

He didn’t have a microchip so the RSPCA has launched an appeal to try to find out where he has come from and what happened to him.

RSPCA Inspector Patrick Bailey, who is investigating for the animal welfare charity, said: “The cat had an electrical cord tied around his neck and the vets think he was sadly killed by this cord.

“The member of the public, who found him at midday on 7 September, kindly took him to the vet, had discovered him alongside a pile of fly-tipping in the middle of the road in Bats Lane, close to the junction with Mallards Green. It’s thought he’d been dead around 48 hours before being found.

“We’re really hoping to be able to locate his owner and find out how he came to be found in this state.”

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Anyone with information about the person who set the trap should contact the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018.