BIN liners containing dead animals found in a Banbury road have prompted a police appeal.

Fifteen separate reports were made to police throughout last month relating to bin liners believed to contain the remains of livestock in Ironstones.

Officers have said they are working with partners in Environmental Health and Trading Standards to ensure there is no risk to the public and to determine the source of the animals.

The police have released a list of dates and times of the reports from the public to assist any potential witnesses.

Sgt Paul Smith, from Banbury Police Station, said: "We'd like hear from anyone who may have seen anyone on Ironstones with black, plastic bags on these days at these times.

“It may be you saw individuals or vehicles acting suspiciously in the area at these times and we'd ask you to get in touch with the details.

"Aside from the distress caused to the public on finding these remains, there is clearly a health hazard if animal remains are not disposed of correctly.

"We believe the remains are of livestock or farm animals, so if you keep livestock and any of your animals have gone missing, we'd also ask you to ensure that a report is made to police."

The reports were made on:

February 5 at 8.36am and 2.06pm

February 6 at 2.16pm

February 7 at 1.11pm

February 8 at 4.34pm

February 25 at 1.17pm and 2.35pm

February 26 at 9.25am, 3.50pm, 3.53pm, 6.50pm, 6.58pm, 7pm and 7.17pm

February 27 at 10.33am