Cruel teens blow up hedgehog after firework torture

9th November 2019

Police have been made aware of an incident in the Longton area in which a firework has been attached to the head of a hedgehog and set off. It comes with great sadness to say that due to this incident the hedgehog has had to be put down due to the extent of it injuries.

We request that anyone who may have any information regarding this incident come forward. The incident took place on Pendlebury Close in Longton yesterday evening.

Please call 101 quoting log 1702 of the 8th November or report anonymously to crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.