THIS is the Oxfordshire house that was at the centre of a three-day RSPCA operation which saw 79 animals rescued.

The property between Longworth and Southmoor was the focus of the joint operation to remove dogs, horses, goats, cats, chickens and ducks which started on Friday.

Thames Valley Police said 26 police officers and Pcsos were deployed, alongside RSPCA officers who are now caring for the animals.

They did not force entry into the house, but provided support for Rspca officers leading the operation.

The animal charity refused to say where the animals are now being treated and would not confirm whether any had died since being removed from the rural property.

Chairman of the Southmoor and Kingston Bagpuize Parish Council Cllr Brian Forster said news of the operation had come as a surprise.

He said: “I’ve been on the council some eight to 10 years and never have I been appraised of any concerns about farms, animals or equestrian centres here.”