PIGEONS have been found tied up in a Glasgow area in what the Scottish SPCA is calling a “bizarre” spate of incidents.

The animal welfare charity was alerted to the latest incident on September 3 – when a member of the public discovered a bird near Calder Street, Govanhill.

But several other reports have been made regarding pigeons being found in similar circumstances in the area since April this year.

An appeal for information has been launched.

Lesley Boyce, Scottish SPCA acting chief inspector, said: “One caller said they had also found three pigeons tied to a fence on Allison Street which they had freed.

“When our animal rescue officer attended one incident, a pigeon had black thread wrapped around their legs.

“Sadly, the thread was wound so tightly that it had cut off circulation to the pigeon’s legs and the bird had to be put to sleep to prevent further suffering.

“We would like to remind the public that it is an offence to deliberately harm or kill an animal.”

Police Scotland have been made aware of these incidents.

If anyone has information about these incidents they should call our animal helpline on 03000 999 999.