The West Sussex Badger Protection Group was recently called out to a suspected baited badger at Cocking.

We can confirm this badger died a horrific death and probably had dogs set upon it.

We would urge your readers to keep an eye out during these warm summer evenings that will now be upon us and to contact us if they see any suspicious activity in woodlands and fields involving large numbers of men with dogs. We work alongside the police in illegal activities.

Unfortunately, there are still people around who get pleasure from animal cruelty so we need eyes and ears out there tracking them down.

Phone our 24-hour helpline number on 01243 825804 if you see anything suspicious.

-Jackie Payne, secretary, West Sussex Badger Protection Group, Sutton Close, Felpham