A Staffordshire bull terrier thought to have been injured in a vicious dog fight was dumped on a Bradford estate, where he collapsed in a pool of blood.

Star was found by residents after he staggered into the back garden of a home in Basil Street, Canterbury, and collapsed surrounded by blood.

Star had suffered multiple injuries including eight open, bloodied wounds. These include two deep wounds on his stomach and his front paw.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A close-up of some of Star's multiple injuriesA close-up of some of Star's multiple injuries

Vets who took care of Star believe his injuries were caused by a sustained dog fight. He was found on May 12.

RSPCA Inspector Demi Hodby, who took Star to the vets after he was found, said: “We checked a neighbour’s CCTV and it showed Star wandering from the street into the garden at around 4.30am before he collapsed in a pool of blood.

“The CCTV doesn’t show where Star came from and there’s no obvious blood trail, so I believe someone has driven him into the area and dumped him in this state.”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Star is now being cared for by vets after being found in a Bradford gardenStar is now being cared for by vets after being found in a Bradford garden

The dog is an adult, unneutered male who was microchipped but with details that don’t match up. Enquiries are being made to trace the contact details on the chip. His chip lists him as Star.

Officers are asking local people to check their doorbell cameras and CCTV to see if they can trace where the dog came from.

Star will remain in the care of the vets until he’s strong enough to be moved to an RSPCA rehoming centre for rehabilitation and assessment. He is not yet ready for rehoming enquiries.

Demi added: “He’s battered and bruised so is feeling sore but he’s up and walking around now, and has started eating, which is wonderful to see.

“Vets believe that his injuries have been caused by a sustained dog fight and we fear he may have been used in some form or organised fighting.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: An RSPCA investigation has opened with an appeal for more information following the attack on StarAn RSPCA investigation has opened with an appeal for more information following the attack on Star

“I’m appealing to anyone who might recognise him, lives in the area and has CCTV, or saw anything suspicious overnight on Wednesday to contact our appeal line on 0300 123 8018.”

Councillor Taj Salam (Lab, Little Horton) condemned the attack on Star.

He said: “This is totally unacceptable and horrible.

“I hope that the people who caused these injuries to this dog are caught and brought to justice.

“This is a very distressing incident for the local residents. It is unacceptable that we are having these types of incidents.”