Unknown people have set up an illegal animal trap in Crimmitschau (district of Zwickau) in which a marten was seriously injured.
A resident found the animal behind a bus shelter on Monday evening, the police announced on Tuesday.
It was caught in a leghold.
Accordingly, the police suspect that the trap was set up near the house and that the animal dragged itself to the place where it was found.
Crimmitschau - A hunter professionally took care of the animal.
The police are investigating violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
dpa
