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The RSPCA is appealing for help in identifying a man filmed kicking and punching a dog in Holloway.

The video was filmed outside the Co-op in Benwell Road on Monday.

Passers-by filmed the man punching the bull terrier-type dog to try to get it to sit down. When the dog approached a man on a mobile phone the owner kicked it in the stomach.

RSPCA inspector Clare Dew said the attack was “unacceptable”. She added: “The dog is clearly frightened of the man, who is attempting to get him to sit while he waits outside the shop.

“I’m keen to speak with the man as soon as possible and check on the welfare of this dog and make sure he is all right.” The inspector’s appeal line is 0300 123 8018.

An animal charity is appealing for information after the discovery in Canonbury of a dead fox, which appeared to have been mauled.

It was found by archaeologist Anna Nicola at the corner of Alywne Villas and Canonbury Road on Wednesday morning.

Mark McCormick, head of campaigns for the League Against Cruel Sports, said: “The photographs of the injuries sustained and the location of where the fox was discovered indicate the fox may have been attacked and killed by another animal or animals.”

He said the fox could have been targeted as part of a “brutal training regime” to prepare a dog for a fight.

“For others it provides them with gruesome mobile footage they can boast about to their mates or on social media. Either way, these individuals need to be stopped,” he added.

“We would encourage anyone with any information relating to this incident or any similar incidents to contact police and our confidential Animal Crimewatch line on 01483 361 108.” Anna Nicola at the corner of Alywne Villas and Canonbury Road on Wednesday morning.

Mark McCormick, head of campaigns for the League Against Cruel Sports, said: “The photographs of the injuries sustained and the location of where the fox was discovered indicate the fox may have been attacked and killed by another animal or animals.”

He said the fox could have been targeted as part of a “brutal training regime” to prepare a dog for a fight.

“For others it provides them with gruesome mobile footage they can boast about to their mates or on social media. Either way, these individuals need to be stopped,” he added.

“We would encourage anyone with any information relating to this incident or any similar incidents to contact police and our confidential Animal Crimewatch line on 01483 361 108.”