ANOTHER investigation into the abuse of a hedgehog has been launched by the police.

This incident happened on July 20 at approximately 8:50pm in St Mungo's Park, Aspatria.

It is reported that a group of youths, aged 13 to 15 years old, kicked a hedgehog causing serious injury.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 278 of July 20, 2022.

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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