A PUPPY was put to sleep at the weekend after being left to die in a dirty corner behind an Alloa takeaway.

Discovered late on Saturday night by a member of the public, the dog was wrapped up and rushed to the nearby police station and then taken to a vet.

The six-week-old pup is thought to have had a number of serious injuries, including broken legs and possibly a broken back.

Attempts were made to treat the dog, but in the end it had to be put down.

One of the men who found the injured puppy heard it crying out in pain near to the New Hong Kong on Maple Court.

Asking to remain anonymous, he told the Advertiser: “I could hear some squealing and I thought it was coming from the flats above.

“But we later seen the wee pup sitting there and we went to it.

“At first I thought it was just cold, but when I tried to stand it up I saw its back legs were away.

“We took it to the police station and off it went to the vet, but it had to be put down because of its injuries.

“It was only six-weeks-old and it shouldn’t be away from its mother. 

“Now, I’m concerned in case there are any other pups from the litter out there.”

Police are currently investigating along with partners from the Scottish SPCA; however, at this time no criminality has been established.

Sergeant Catherine Sharkey, at Alloa police office, said: “A member of the public attended Alloa Police Station shortly after 11pm on Saturday after finding a puppy seriously injured. 

“Officers then took the puppy to a local vets, where it very sadly had to be put down.

“We’re currently working with our partners in the Scottish SPCA to establish the full circumstances surrounding the puppy’s injuries and trace the owners.

“The puppy was around six-weeks-old and is believed to be a cross-breed, possibly part Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

“We’re pursuing various lines of enquiry but anyone with any information which may be able to assist, including information which may help us to trace the owners, is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or the Scottish SPCA via 03000 999 999.”

A Scottish SPCA Inspector working on the investigation added: "We are working with Police Scotland to determine how the puppy acquired its injuries.

"Anyone who may be able to assist with information about the incident or the owners of the puppy is urged to get in contact."