SHOPPER Jennifer Dunston was shocked when she opened her new box of trainers — and discovered a dead lizard inside.

The 30-year-old, pictured, bought the Nike Air from Sports Direct at Middlebrook Retail Park.

Ms Dunstan, of Craven Court, Horwich, said: “It was a small, purple lizard, and could easily fit in the palm of my hand.”

A Sportsdirect spokesman said: “While staff open all shoe boxes at point of sale to ensure a pair of matching shoes are inside, not all of the wrapping will be removed.

“We therefore believe this is a supplier issue.”

Nike is investigating.

A spokesman said: “We are currently investigating the incident and believe it is an isolated incident as we have not received any similar reports.”