Appeal to trace fisherman after cygnet injured in Telford
Police in Telford are appealing for the public's help to trace a fisherman after a swan and cygnets were attacked near Homer Lake, Brookside.
Between 12 noon and 1pm on Tuesday 20 September the fisherman was seen hitting the birds with a stick and when challenged he said that they were stealing his bait.
The following day one cygnet was found seriously injured and had to be put to sleep by the RSPCA.
Officers would like to hear from anyone who has information about the incident or knows who the offender is.
He is described as a short, white man in his late fifties and was wearing a green top and dark trousers.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting incident 348S of 20 September.
