TWO chickens had to be put to sleep after they were attacked by an unknown offender at a Kidderminster allotment.

The unknown offenders have entered an allotment plot, in Dunclent Cresent, and used a spade to open the chicken house door.

Once inside, the offenders have attacked the chickens, resulting in two having to be put to sleep as they received serious head injuries.

The incident took place between 7.30pm on August 11, and 10am on August 12.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident reference number 0392S of August 12.