Duck seriously injured after teen attack in Frome
The duck's chance of survival is said to be 50/50
Please note there is a photograph at the bottom of this article showing an injury to the duck which may cause distress
Police in Frome are appealing for witnesses after a duck was attacked.
It was kicked, jumped on and swung around by its neck at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon (31 January) in Feltham Lane.
The attack was carried out by five teenagers, who had two dogs with them, one of which was a Springer Spaniel.
The lead offender was white, in his mid-teens, 5ft 10ins, of medium to large build and wearing dark green clothing. Following the attack, he ran off in the Mount direction.
Investigating officer PC Jennifer Shere-Massey said: “This was a particularly disturbing attack on a defenseless bird which caused great distress to those who witnessed it.
“The duck was located and rescued and its chances of survival are currently estimated at 50/50.
Any witnesses are asked to call 101.