A SEAL being cared for in Norfolk after being found in a farmer's field in Newton-le-Willows before Christmas remains unwell, the RSPCA has said.

The young adult grey seal, named Dumbledore, was admitted to RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre for specialist treatment after he was found in a field in Merseyside on December 22.

Since he was admitted to the centre, he has undergone X-rays and been treated with antibiotics in an attempt to cure his pneumonia but he is still unwell.

Alison Charles, manager of RSPCA East Winch, said: "Poor Dumbledore is still very poorly but we are doing everything we can to improve his condition.

"At the moment he is still on antibiotics for pneumonia and has little appetite but we are hoping he will start to make an improvement soon.

"We have changed his antibiotics in the hope that will make a difference.

"He was in a bad way when he came in to RSPCA care and so we are guarded about his prognosis. Only time will tell but we're hoping he will pull through."

The centre has around 40 sick seals on site, all of which have been given names related to the Harry Potter books.