A DOG has been taken into care after it was thrown from a moving car in Caunsall.

The black mongrel bitch was hurled from a red "new shaped" Fiesta on the A449 Kidderminster to Wolverhampton road shortly after 6pm on Saturday.

Despite the dog being unhurt, Kidderminster Police are keen to hear from the witness who reported the incident and anybody who may know the identity of the dog's owner to contact them on 01562 820888.

Spokeswoman Caroline Schubert said: "This was a cruel way to treat a defenceless animal and we want to hear from anyone who can help us catch those responsible."