London Colney Hedgehog Rescue the hedgehog had to be put to sleep when her condition deteriorated.
Police said the youths had become abusive when confronted by passers-by who saw them attacking the pregnant hedgehog in Shenley, near BorehamwoodPolice said several boys were seen kicking the animal and throwing stones at it in Shenley in Hertfordshire at about 19:00 BST on 20 June.
London Colney Hedgehog Rescue, where she was taken for treatment, said she had to be put to sleep when her condition deteriorated.Hertfordshire Police said it was thought the hedgehog only survived the attack after two passers-by on Porters Park Drive intervened and the youths, thought to be aged between 12 and 13, were abusive before making off down an alleyway.
Speaking before the animals died, PC Dan Hill said: "After being taken to the rescue centre it was discovered that the animal was pregnant and had suffered a number of serious injuries including the loss of sight in one of her eyes, spinal damage, a broken leg, fractured jaw and a laceration to her jaw."The centre revealed "with a heavy heart" that the hedgehog was put to sleep on Monday.
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