Vandals microwave animal at club

Police were called to the club on Wednesday lunchtime

The burnt remains of an animal have been found inside a microwave oven at a village youth club attacked by vandals.

The animal, possibly a small kitten or squirrel, was found by the caretaker at Tongwynlais youth club in Cardiff.

Local councillor Linda Morgan said she was "heartbroken" and the vandalism, which included excrement being smeared on the floor, was "an all-time low".

A South Wales Police spokeswoman said officers had been called to the club just before 1300 BST on Wednesday.

Vandals also threw paint and toilet paper over walls and carpets and damaged equipment at the club, which is at the village hall.

Ms Morgan said she could not come to terms with the incident.

A small animal was found in a microwave and initial inquiries suggest it was a small rodent South Wales Police

"To think someone could do this to an animal; I've been told it was a small kitten or a squirrel," she said.

"I know the trouble-makers around here, but I can't believe any of them would have done this.

"They've stepped over a line and I dread to think what could happen next.

"I went in to see it, but the stench was unbelievable and I couldn't do it."

Ms Morgan said the club had been due to be reopened next month after being refurbished following vandalism last year.

A South Wales Police spokeswoman said it was unclear whether the animal was alive when it was put in the microwave and investigations were ongoing.

"A small animal was found in a microwave and initial inquiries suggest it was a small rodent," the spokeswoman said.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Fairwater police on 029 20222111.