Police are investigating an act of animal cruelty towards a wallaby in the Wynyard area.

A deceased wallaby was located this morning suspended from a tree in a recreational reserve near Saunders Street.

“This act of animal cruelty is deeply concerning,” said Sergeant Craig Harvey from Wynyard Police Station.

“It’s also concerning that the wallaby was left in a public place, in plain sight of innocent members of our community.”

“Police are asking anyone who knows anything about this incident to come forward.”

Information can be provided to Wynyard Police on 6477 7267 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.