A badger with a dislocated leg and broken pelvis found by Kenilworth police officers has been put down after vets were unable to save it.

Officers found the badger, which had been hit by a car, on the side of the road in the village of Stareton on Saturday morning.

The animal had also bitten through its own tongue and was taken by the RSPCA to a local vets.

It could not be saved and was put down humanely.

A Kenilworth Police spokesperson said: "Unfortunately the badger that was collected alive in Stareton this morning has been humanely put too sleep at Vale Vets.

"The badger suffered a dislocated rear leg (possibly a broken pelvis) and had bitten through its tongue as well as a nasty injury too it's chin."

An RSPCA spokesperson added: "The poor badger had sadly been struck by a vehicle, causing extensive injuries.

"He was taken to a specialist wildlife rehabilitation centre for treatment but sadly could not be saved.

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"It's very sad how many animals sadly lose their lives on our roads, especially at this time of year when many have young."