A ferret has been found abandoned in a box in the middle of a road in Motherwell.

A member of the public found the box on Wilsons Road, Hareshaw on Saturday, with the albino ferret sitting inside.

The Scottish SPCA is "extremely concerned" that someone would abandon an animal in this way.

Inspector Jack Marshall said: "Whilst we can't rule out that this may have been accident, we're extremely concerned that a member of public has abandoned a ferret in this way.

"He was found in a very distinctive brown transport box which we're hoping someone will recognise.

"We're urging anyone with information to contact us as we are keen to identify his owner and establish how he came to be there."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the animal helpline on 03000 999 999.