A surge in cases of intentional animal cruelty across Greater Manchester is revealed today by latest statistics published by the RSPCA.
The charity say the figures show 'an alarming increase in intentional cruelty against animals' - there were 605 reports in Greater Manchester last year, an increase of 9 per cent compared to the 553 made in 2021.
Overall, the number of reports made nationally to the charity's cruelty line about intentional harm to animals - including beatings, mutilations such as ear cropping, poisonings and even killings - has increased by 14 per cent.
