Supermarkets have suspended supplies from a pig farm after an investigation detailed allegations of animal cruelty.

Major chains Tesco and Asda said they had suspended supplies from Somerby Top Farm in Lincolnshire, which is run by British meat producer Cranswick.

It comes after covert filming at the farm, which houses thousands of pigs, was carried out over a 10-month period by animal rights group Animal Justice Project.

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The Mail on Sunday first reported on the issue. The farm is yet to issue a comment on the claims.

It was reported that some of the 'most severe abuse' was inflicted on animals two weeks after the farm was audited by food chain assurance scheme Red Tractor.

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