Russell Brand's 'is left devastated after his German Shepherd Bear mauls wallaby to death'

Russell Brand has reportedly been left devastated after his German Shepherd mauled a wallaby to death on a walk near his home in Henley-on-Thames.

The 46-year-old comic’s dog called Bear caught the female while it had its baby in its pouch, according to The Sun. 

The publication reports that Russell got involved with the incident – which is understood to have happened on Monday – as soon as he could and managed to save the joey.

Upset: Russell Brand has reportedly been left devastated after his German Shepherd mauled a wallaby to death on a walk near his home in Henley-on-Thames

Russell has a £4.1million cottage in the south Oxfordshire town which is well known for its population of wild wallabies that are believed to have escaped from a private collection more than 20 years ago.

Locals have told the publication that vegan Russell was horrified by what happened. 

One said: ‘Absolutely no one is ­blaming Russell or his dog — it’s just a horrible accident.

Oh dear: The 46-year-old comic’s dog called Bear (pictured with a lamb) caught the female while it had its baby in its pouch, according to The Sun 

‘In fact Russell was the hero because he managed to save the little joey and it could have been far worse if he hadn’t stepped in so quickly.

‘He is a very caring man with animals — he has plenty of pets and they’re all his babies. I understand he’s devastated over what happened. It’s really sad.’ 

A representative for Russell has been contacted by MailOnline for a comment.  

Russell regularly shares snaps and videos of his beloved dog to his Instagram, as well as his cats.  

Help: The publication reports that Russell got involved with the incident – which is understood to have happened on Monday – as soon as he could and managed to save the Joey