Bird lovers have criticised Pets at Home after a dead gull was found in netting above one of their stores, according to newspaper reports.

Janine Fleming of Bardsea Bird Sanctuary voiced her concerns after a gull was found dead in the netting above Pets At Home in Barrow-in-Furness.

She told the NW Mail newspaper: "Pets at Home don't care about wildlife. They used to let local wildlife charities go in to raise awareness and much needed funds but no longer allow them. They sell wildlife food though so are very happy to make money from wildlife. Shame on them."

A spokesperson from Pets At Home said: "We’re really sorry that some customers have found it distressing to see deceased gulls on our roof, our colleagues are upset by it too. The netting we use is wildlife friendly but until we can get up there to take a look, we can’t for sure say what’s happened.”

Read the full report here