The RSPCA is investigating after two dead puppies were found dumped in a country lane.

The bodies of the young pups, thought to be around four to six weeks old, were discovered in woodland near Broadwater Forest in Tunbridge Wells.

The passerby who spotted them took photos and called the RSPCA, but when they arrived the bodies had gone.

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One of the puppies was white with black markings, and the other tan and black. They are believed to be terrier crosses.

RSPCA inspector Charlotte Baumann said: “These little puppies were so young and their short life was clearly a very sad one.

“It is difficult to know how they died or why they were dumped here in this remote spot. They appear in a healthy weight and in reasonable condition, but there could have been a viral disease or similar.

“It may be someone that is trying to dispose of the dead puppies in the cheapest manner but there is huge concern for any surviving puppies.

"If they were from the same litter it is a concern that they died so quickly to one another at such a young age.

"If they were seriously ill any survivors might need emergency veterinary care.

“We urge anyone with any information about how these dead puppies came to be left in this way to call us, in particular anyone with information about how they may have died.”

Anyone with any information should call the charity’s inspectorate helpline on 0300 123 8018.