A horse's head has been found in a burn in North Lanarkshire.

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a member of the public found the remains in Bellshill on Monday.

It was discovered near the junction of Carnbroe Road and Rosebank Road.

Scottish SPCA Inspector Jack Marshall said: "We can't be sure of the circumstances surrounding this horse's death, but if someone has done this as a deliberate act of cruelty then this is sickening.

"We're urging anyone with information to contact our animal helpline in confidence."