Seven people arrested after dead piglets were found on Downham Market high street

Seven people were arrested after four dead piglets were found surrounded by graffiti in a town centre.

Norfolk Police received a report of the criminal damage on Sunday (March 31).

The incident occurred on High Street in Downham, where graffiti had been sprayed and four dead piglets were left on the floor.

Officers arrested five men and two women in connection with the incident.

They were taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, and have since been released on bail until July 2.

It is believed the piglets may have been left close to Downham’s town hall as part of an animal rights protest.

The dead bodies were removed and disposed of.