A neglected goat and several geese were rescued by police in Cambridgeshire today (Monday March 14).

Cambridgeshire Constabulary attended a property near Warboys this morning following reports of animal neglect.

Ely Standard: The conditions which the geese were rescued from.The conditions which the geese were rescued from. (Image: Cambs Cops)

Officers from the RCAT (Rural Crime Action Team) attended the property with the RSPCA and assisted in seizing 11 neglected geese and a goat.

Ely Standard: Some of the geese which were rescued today (March 14).Some of the geese which were rescued today (March 14). (Image: Cambs Cops)

A spokesperson from Cambridgeshire Constabulary said: “The animals were rescued after a member of the public reported concerns for their welfare. They have now been taken to a place of safety and work is ongoing to identify their owner.”

Ely Standard: The geese and a goat were rescued by the Rural Crime Action Team and the RSPCA.The geese and a goat were rescued by the Rural Crime Action Team and the RSPCA. (Image: Cambs Cops)

The animals will now receive veterinary care while the RSPCA continues with their investigation.

Ely Standard: One goat was also seized by the RSPCA following reports of neglect.One goat was also seized by the RSPCA following reports of neglect. (Image: Cambs Cops)