A BAG containing a dead animal carcass was found dumped at a Hampshire tourist attraction this afternoon.

The bag which contained a dead dog was found discarded in the grounds of Portchester Castle by a member of the public who reported the find to Fareham Borough Council.

A spokesman for the council said: "We received a report of a bag containing a deceased animal in the grounds of Portchester Castle.

"This has now been retrieved and the animal will be taken to our depot and scanned to try and trace the owner."