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Seven decaying rabbits have been dumped in an alleyway near a Sidcup primary school.

The disturbing findings were made by a teenager on March 18 at around 5pm in the alleyway between Riverside Road and Footscray Meadows – just a two-minute walk from Royal Park Primary School.

Initially, three dead wild rabbits were found, but the RSPCA's investigations discovered an additional four rotting bodies in a blue plastic bag in the same location.

A local dog walker reported that the animals were not present at midday, indicating they were dumped there within just five hours.

Inspector Harriet Daliday, who is now investigating, said: “These wild rabbits had been deceased for some time but it is not known how they died or why they were placed in the alleyway.

“If anyone has any information about how these rabbits came to be placed here, or how they died, please get in touch with us.

This Is Local London: The disturbing findings were made by a teenager on March 18 at around 5pm in the alleyway between Riverside Road and Footscray MeadowsThe disturbing findings were made by a teenager on March 18 at around 5pm in the alleyway between Riverside Road and Footscray Meadows (Image: RSPCA)

“This must have been an incredibly distressing discovery for the young person who found these dead rabbits and I sincerely hope that no one from the nearby primary school came across them.

“We want to see a world where every kind of animal is treated with compassion, respect and kindness, and we hope to teach the next generation that dumping animals like this is not acceptable.”

The RSPCA asks anyone with relevant insights to contact their inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.