A dog has sadly been found dead near Hebburn riverside in what police believe to be suspected animal cruelty.
The animal was discovered just before 6am on Sunday, April 2, near the riverside off Prince Consort Road in Hebburn and police were called to the scene. Officers are treating the cause of death as suspected animal cruelty and have launched an investigation.
Northumbria Police are also appealing for anyone with information to contact the force and will pass a report of the incident onto the RSPCA.