AN investigation has been launched after four badgers were found dead in suspicious circumstances' in a field near Crymych on April 18th.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after being alerted to the incident by a member of the public.

There were no visible wounds on the bodies and the badgers have been taken to an animal health vet who will conduct a post mortem into the cause of their deaths.

RSPCA inspector Gemma Black said: "These badgers died in suspicious circumstances, but we the need the public to help us pursue this matter.

"It may be that some farmers have decided to kill these badgers following the Welsh Assembly's decision to cull badgers as part of the campaign to eradicate TB in cattle.

"We would like to remind everyone that the minister for rural affairs has said that this cull will be licensed and monitored by the Assembly and that any other form of badger killing will be illegal."

Anyone who may have any information about the incident is asked to contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.

Calls are treated in confidence.

3:12pm Friday 9th May 2008

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