Police lead joint investigation following death of cygnet in Shrewsbury
Police are leading a joint investigation with the RSPCA to clarify what lead to the death of the cygnet following an incident in the Battlefield area of Shrewsbury.
Police in Shrewsbury are leading a joint investigation with the RSPCA to clarify what lead to the death of the cygnet.
A swan's nest and its two cygnets was tampered with in the Battlefield Way area of Shrewsbury on or around the Wednesday 3 June. A member of the public had come across the next and discovered the injured cygnet.
Police say the swan's nest along with two cygnets appear to have been tampered with by a group of youths; which led to one of the cygnets being injured and later dying.
Investigating officers are eager to locate and speak to a couple who may have walked past the nest and made contact with the youths at the time.
PC Andrew Hawkins of West Mercia Police said: "This incident has caused a lot of anger and upset within the community, and we would like to reassure the public that we are committed to finding out what exactly took place, and to bring those responsible to justice.
"We are keen to trace and speak to a couple who may have been in the area at the time and approached a group of youths prior to the incident. It is hoped that they may have vital information that can assist with the investigation."
"Should anyone have any information that could assist us, please contact West Mercia Police on 101"
Witnesses and anyone with information should call West Mercia Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 663S of 3 June. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.
