NEARLY 70 cases of dog fighting have been reported in Worcestershire to the RSPCA in the last four years.
In Neighbouring Warwickshire the figures stand at 61.
Nationwide, Greater London has the highest incidence at 653 followed by the West Midlands with 453 with Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire third with 380 each.
“The dog fighting world is a dark and frightening place. But it could be happening in an inner-city warehouse next door to your office or on a rural farm in your quiet village,” said RSPCA dog fighting expert and Special Operations Unit chief inspector Mike Butcher.
“We’d urge the public to be our eyes and ears and report anything suspicious to us to investigate.
“If you’re concerned about the welfare of an animal or suspect dog fighting may be taking place please call our 24-hour cruelty line on 0300 1234 999.”
