An animal carcass which was dumped in a back street and left there for days has finally been removed.

The disturbing remains were left off Back Annis Road in Deane to the outrage of nearby residents.

The item looked like it was on a makeshift rotisserie spit.

By the weekend it had been there for days and a large number of flies had emerged around the remains.

But on Sunday it was finally removed by council officers.

Cllr Abdul Atcha says he has received calls over for days with concerns about the animal being dumped.

He has vowed to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping in the area.

Cllr Atcha said: “I have reported this to the council.

“I have been sent photos of the animal.

“I was first contacted about this four days ago.

“It looks like someone has had a barbecue and got rid of it.

“It is mostly bone.

“I have requested that the council get rid of it.

“The new administration when we came in vowed to tackle fly tipping.

“This is especially an issue in inner areas.

“We will ensure the council has the resources to give out enforcement fines.

“But as well as this people’s behaviour is going to have to change.

“I have been working with community leaders and religious organisations to tackle this."