A group of foxes, including cubs, were killed and mutilated before being dumped in woodland in plastic bin liners.

Connor Betts came across the red fox graveyard while walking his dog through Dargets Woods in Lordswood. He said: “Some of these are cubs, and there were even more in black bags.

“One has wounds on its neck, and another has both front legs broken and an ear cut off.”

He called the RSPCA but they told Mr Betts they “couldn’t do anything” to help.

The animals were removed from the area but it is unclear who by, as Medway Council had no involvement.

The Fox Project, a charity dedicated to the protection and rescue of the wild fox, is offering a reward for information.

"Whilst it’s sadly not illegal to trap and kill foxes some bodies appear to have mutilations, which if caused before death, would be considered an offence." - The Fox Project

A spokesman said: “Whilst it’s sadly not illegal to trap and kill foxes some bodies appear to have mutilations, which if caused before death, would be considered an offence.

“As a specialist wildlife rescue charity has no powers of investigation or prosecution, however we are willing to offer £1,000 to anyone who comes forward with information leading to a police prosecution.”

People were disgusted by the incident on social media, and feared for children and dogs getting caught in the woodland traps.

On Facebook Keith Wilson said: “Whoever is doing this needs to be stopped as it could be the first signs of being a psychopath.

Lucy Scott said: “I cry when I see them dead on the roadside. This has reduced me to a mess. What’s wrong with people?”

Jaki Fox said: “We have built houses on land that wildlife lived on and then people class them as vermin.”

The RSPCA said: “We do not know what caused the death of these foxes, but urge anyone with information to call us on 0300 123 8018.”