A pack of killer huskies wanted for slaughtering pet cats and rabbits have been seized by police.

The pet dogs are being linked to the brutal deaths of cats and rabbits in Kingsbury.

They are being held at a secret location by the RSPCA after being seized by Wembley Police who have been investigating the deaths of a number of animals.

Charges of criminal damage against the unemployed owner for the death of two cats and a rabbit last year have been dropped and further charges following the death of three cats earlier this year are also likely to be abandoned.

PC Juliet White said: ñWe are working closely with the RSPCA to ensure the best outcome for the dogs and a prosecution for criminal damage may not be the best way to achieve that.

ñNobody wants these dogs destroyed but the current owner has failed to keep them muzzled or on a lead so we need to ensure they are relocated to suitable new homes.

ñThese are gorgeous fluffy animals with great big blue eyes who are harmless to humans. But they are racing dogs whose instinct is to kill small animals if they are not properly trained and handled.î

The dogÍs owner had been driving them to KingsburyÍs Barn Hill Open space and then allowed them off the lead. They would run off into the gardens of nearby homes and attack any pets they found.

Police are appealing for people who have seen the dogs attack or whose pets have disappeared or been killed.

ñCats owners donÍt like to think their pet has been ripped apart and sometimes canÍt believe it until they see it happen.î said PC White. ñOne lady lost her husband in the last year and her cat was her life until it was killed by the huskies.î

Witnesses should call Wembley Police station on 8733 3161.