Remains of 40 dead animals found

The remains of about 40 wild animals and birds have been found in a field in west Cumbria.

The discovery was made on Tuesday night at Camper Lonning at Flimby Brow, near Maryport. The carcasses included geese, pheasants, rabbits, stoats and hares.

It is believed the remains were dumped in the field sometime over the last two to three days.

Cumbria Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.