Two arrests and birds seized in cockfighting probe

Two men have been arrested and several cockerels seized from six properties in Bradford in connection with an investigation into animal fighting.

One man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of causing an animal fight to take place and taking part in an animal fight, while another man was arrested on suspicion of being present at an animal fight, according to West Yorkshire Police.

The RSPCA confirmed its officers had joined police as warrants were carried out at six addresses in Bradford and two addresses in Burton-upon-Trent and Warrington as part of the investigation.

A "number" of cockerels were removed during those operations and placed into the care of the RSPCA, a spokesperson said.

"The warrants are part of an ongoing investigation led by the police," they added.

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