COPS are investigating after dozens of dead pigeons were left abandoned along the middle of a main road.

A concerned member of the public alerted police today that the remains of more than 40 pigeons had been placed in a line along the markings in the centre of the A35 near Honiton, Devon.

3 Cops are investigating a bizarre act of vandalism that saw 40 pigeons placed along a main road Credit: PA:Press Association

There was also a huge amount of feathers scattered about the place and a large bag of animal feed believed to have been used to carry the dead birds.

The anonymous call left officers of the Devon and Cornwall constabulary in a flap as to who the culprit may be.

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PCSO Steve Mingo, of Devon and Cornwall Police, said: "We have found over 40 dead pigeons in the area and they appear to have been deliberately placed in the road for quite some distance, a few hundred yards apart from each other.

"Nearby we have also found a discarded animal feed bag, which we believe was used to transport these dead birds, and a large amount of feathers.

3 Devon and Cornwall Police have been left in a flap as to who the culprit could be Credit: PA:Press Association

3 A bag of animal feed and a multitude of feathers were also found at the strange scene Credit: PA:Press Association

"We are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who saw anything strange in the area this morning, or any commuter who spotted these birds on the road, to help us narrow down the time of the incident, although we do believe it took place overnight.

"We are also asking for any pigeon fanciers in the area to check their flock to make sure all are accounted for. If you have any birds missing, please get in touch."

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