An RSPCA investigation which was launched after a hedgehog was discovered tortured and severely maimed in North Norfolk has been closed.
The animal was discovered “screaming in ache” with its legs tied up, its spines reduce and sprayed with blue paint on the King’s Meadow property in Holt in July.
While discovered alive, it was later put down and a reward was supplied to uncover the offender of such a “barbaric” attack.
The hedgehog was discovered tortured and severely injured (Image: RSPCA)
But regardless of the efforts of the RSPCA and the area people, its investigations have resulted in no definitive leads.
RSPCA Inspector Ben Kirby, who led the investigation, mentioned: “We are extraordinarily grateful to everybody who supplied to assist concerning this enchantment – the stunning story was shared broadly within the information and on social media and rewards had been additionally supplied with regard to info.
“Sadly, we now have not been given any info which might give us a viable result in discover who was accountable for this cruelty.
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“While the investigation has now reached a degree the place we are able to go no additional – it’s nonetheless not too late for individuals to return ahead in the event that they do have any info.
“It was completely heartbreaking to see the state this poor hedgehog had been left in – together with his legs certain collectively by tape, and his spines trimmed proper down.
“He’d additionally been sprayed with blue paint – doubtlessly in order that they’d be capable to see him extra clearly within the close by hedgerow after they’d tortured him.
It was discovered on an property in Holt (Image: RSPCA)
“I simply can’t imagine what this poor hedgehog has been put by – it appears very very similar to a premeditated attack.
“It’s essentially the most callous incident I’ve needed to cope with in 16 years as an officer.”
Anyone with any info is urged to contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 8018, quoting reference 01115237.
