Police make shock discovery of several dead hedgehogs during Aberdeen flat investigation

Police made a shock discovery of “several” dead hedgehogs at an Aberdeen flat.

The gruesome find came at around 5am on Monday morning in a flat in the Maltman Grove area of the city.

Officers had been called to investigate after concerns were raised for the occupant of the flat.

But a police spokeswoman said “there were no suspicious circumstances” in relation to the deaths of the animals.

She said: “We were called to an address at around 5am on Monday after concerns were raised for a person in the Maltman Grove area.

“Several deceased hedgehogs were discovered by officers.

“There are no suspicious circumstances.”