1 week Ago By [email protected] (Robert Harries)
A new appeal has been launched after a bird was brutally attacked in Swansea. The incident happened back in August near Castle Square at the top of Oxford Street in the city centre. According to the RSPCA, a gull was grabbed by its wing, thrown to the floor and then kicked by a man.
The gull - which looked to have a broken wing following the incident - was confined to a box and taken for a veterinary examination. Sadly, due to the severity of its injuries, the bird was put to sleep to prevent further suffering. For the latest Swansea news, sign up to our newsletter here .
The RSPCA appealed for information following the attack, which happened at around 6pm on August 24. After enquiries were made, the charity was unable to trace a man it believed could help with its investigation. Two still images have now been released showing a man at the scene at the time of the incident who was wearing a white top and jeans and had a black strapped pink and orange bag.
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“We’d also like to thank those who helped this gull and to those who have reached out to us about this incident. Sadly, many people have an unfavourable opinion of gulls - but these are intelligent animals who form strong social bonds with each other, and deserve to be treated with respect.”.
