Police called to a small flat were stunned to discover 20 animals inside - including a fully-grown pig.

On arrival, officers found a total of 12 cats, three dogs, four ferrets and the huge pig. All the animals were later seized by the RSPCA and are now being cared for.

Police have made two arrests.

Officers were called to the address, a flat on Aspinall Crescent in Little Hulton, Salford, following concerns for the welfare of an occupant inside at around 12pm Thursday.

It emerged that no one was in the flat at the time, but officers alerted the RSPCA after they found the animals.

Police however were called back to the address last night after reports that a woman who owns the animals threatened a woman she accused of tipping off the police with a knife.

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The 41-year-old was arrested on suspicion of affray.

Police said a 32-year-old man was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of making threats to kill during the disturbance. Both remain in police custody for questioning.

A police spokesman said: “At around 12pm on Thursday, we were called to an address on Aspinall Crescent in Little Hulton to a concern for welfare. On arrival we found 12 cats, three dogs, four ferrets and a fully grown pig.

“The owner of the house wasn’t there but the RSPCA seized the animals. Later on that day the owner of the animals, a 41-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of threatening the woman she thought had told police about the animals.

“A 32-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of threats to kill during the ensuing melee. Both remain in custody for questioning.”

The RSPCA confirmed its investigations were continuing.