Swan dies after being shot with an arrow
A second swan was also injured.
Last updated 22nd Sep 2020
One swan has died and another has been injured after being shot with an arrow in Dorset.
Dorset Police received a report at 8.47am on Monday (21 September) that a swan had been shot by an arrow near to the boating lake in Poole Park.
The swan was taken to a local vets for treatment, but sadly died a short time later.
They then received another report that a second swan had been injured by an arrow in Poole Park.
The swan is receiving treatment for its injuries.
Three arrows have been recovered from the nearby area.
Police Constable Andrea Grant, of Poole Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:
"I am appealing to anyone who was in Poole Park and may have witnessed the incident to please get in touch.
"I would also urge residents to check their home CCTV systems for anyone seen carrying a bow and arrow in the local area.
"If you have any information about who was responsible, please contact Dorset Police."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200142189.