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Residents are shocked and upset after a small animal was found allegedly burnt at a park in Slough.

A small animal, which is believed to a cat, was found at Kedermister Park, in Reddington Drive, on Sunday (October 27).

In a photograph shared online, it appears the cat may have been injured. However, others stated it may have been buried and dug up by another animal.

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(Image: Chelsea Louise/Slough Today/Facebook)

The animal was taken to Summerleaze Vet in Maidenhead but it did not have a microchip.

Writing online, residents were heartbroken to discover the animal.

One wrote: “How can anyone do this I don’t know if it’s a cat or a dog but it looks like it’s been set on fire. Evil people.”

Another added: “I hope there's enough CCTV on the many shops opposite to get some images of who did this. Very disturbing. It needs reporting to the RSPCA and possibly the police as soon as possible.”

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However, a third person added that it may not have been a third party involvement. They wrote: “I can’t believe this. It’s hard for me to comprehend this kind of behaviour.

“Unless someone had buried their pet that passed away and it was dug out by foxes.”

It is not clear whether the incident has been reported to Thames Valley Police but residents have urged each other to stay vigilant in the area.