Decapitated dog found in country lane
BBCA decapitated dog has been found on the outskirts of a Lincolnshire village, police said.
Officers were called to Oster Fen Lane, Claypole, at about 15:30 GMT on Friday after a walker found a dog whose head was "detached from its body".
Lincolnshire Police said they recovered the body of the animal and took it to an emergency vet.
The dog's owners have been contacted and enquiries into the incident were ongoing, officers said.
A spokesperson for the RSPCA expressed concern and said the incident must have been distressing for the person who made the discovery.
They added: "We would ask if anyone has any first-hand information regarding this to report to the police or the RSPCA."
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