Badger's head dumped outside Mansfield home

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A Mansfield man has spoken out after the head of a badger was found dumped outside his home.

The 41-year-old, who wants to remain anonymous, said he thinks he was targeted by pro-blood sport activists, because of the anti-animal cruelty sticker in his window.

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He said he found the badger's head underneath the window of his spare bedroom, which he believes was placed there maliciously.

The Bellamy Estate resident said he thought it was a hedgehog at first, until he looked closer to discover it was a badger's head that had been chopped off.

The head of the badger found outside a Bellamy Estate homeThe head of the badger found outside a Bellamy Estate home
The head of the badger found outside a Bellamy Estate home

He said: "It looks like it was placed there.

"I've had a League Against Cruel Sports sticker in that window for years - I'm not an active supporter but I do support what they do.

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"Whoever did this hasn't had the effect they were going for - I just thought it was pathetic that someone went to so much effort."

He added that the head looked as though it had been there for a 'day or two'.

The Bellamy Estateresidentsaid he thought it was a hedgehog at firstThe Bellamy Estateresidentsaid he thought it was a hedgehog at first
The Bellamy Estateresidentsaid he thought it was a hedgehog at first

He added: "It's just inconsiderate - it's not something you want kids to see."

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Nottinghamshire Police confirmed they received a report of a badger's head outside the property at 10.40 today (April 17).

A spokesman confirmed that the incident has been referred to Mansfield District Council.