A disabled kitten was found dumped in a Marks and Spencer bag.

The RSPCA is appealing for information after the cat, which had spinal problems and was just a few months old, was abandoned near Orpington Rugby Club.

The black and white moggy was found under a tree on the green near the entrance to the club by a member of the public.

They reported it to the RSPCA and inspector Emily Buckett was sent to the scene.

She said: "This poor little cat appeared to be in great pain and was in terrible condition. He was probably only about six-months-old.

"I rushed him to the vet, where they made him comfortable.

"Following a thorough examination, the vet identified an untreatable abnormality of the spine. He had no feeling in his tail or rear end, and was consequently covered in urine.

"This is a terribly sad and distressing incident – it is never acceptable to abandon a pet especially in this case when the cat was clearly in need of veterinary attention."

To prevent any further suffering, the vet decided to put the cat to sleep.

CCTV footage has now been obtained from a resident's camera, which shows a car approaching the tree just after 7.30pm on Thursday, October 13.

The footage shows a passenger getting out of the car carrying the cat in the bag and leaving it by the tree – they then got in the car and drove away.

The bag also contained a receipt from a shop in Catford dated October 10 this year.

Emily continued: "We would urge anyone with information about who is responsible or anyone who recognises who owned this cat to contact the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018."