People have expressed their heartbreak after a dog was found dumped in a plastic bag in a Liverpool park.
The body of the six-week-old terrier-type puppy was discovered by a fisherman in Newsham Park on Monday, June 7.
The animal was 'cruelly' left on the edge of the lake in a supermarket bag for life.
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An investigator from the RSPCA has said that after being examined by a vet, it is clear that the puppy had its jaw broken 'deliberately.'
It was also left with bruising from an apparent attack before being 'discarded like rubbish.'
Readers have branded the attack as "evil" and "vile" on social media.
Nadine Dempsey said: "What the hell, who in the right mind does this to a puppy? Makes my blood absolutely boil."
Tracy Gibbs-Bullen said: "Omg how cruel can someone be. I hope they catch whoever did this. Why would you want to hurt a poor defenceless animal just so cruel."
Beryl Gallagher said: "Need to be made accountable for what they have done. Murder is murder and it is time that the laws were changed to give harsher punishments for crimes against defenceless animals."
Sophie Cleary said: "Absolutely heartbreaking poor innocent animal. Turned my stomach just reading the headline."
The RSPCA are now investigating the incident and have asked anybody with information to come forward.
Animal rescuer inspector Andy Harris said: "I took the body to the RSPCA’s Greater Manchester Animal Hospital where a veterinary examination took place - and it was clear that the puppy had a broken jaw and some bruising around the body.
"It appears this poor pup has died in extremely suspicious circumstances and I’m keen to find out where he’s come from and who is responsible.
"I’d urge anyone with information to contact our emergency hotline on 0300 123 8018.
"I believe the puppy’s jaw was broken deliberately which is absolutely abhorrent."
The fisherman who found the body said the bag was not there the previous day so it is believed the puppy was dumped on Monday, June 7 before 6pm.
Anyone with information should call the RSPCA appeals line on 0800 123 8018.
